slot machine

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noun

a gambling machine operated by inserting coins into a slot and pulling a handle that activates a set of spinning symbols on wheels, the final alignment of which determines the payoff that is released into a receptacle at the bottom.

any machine operated by inserting coins into a slot, as a vending machine.

Origin of slot machine

First recorded in 1890–95

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Examples from the Web for slot machine

I was working at the slot-machine, and I heard her sniff behind me as she hung up her mirror on the window-frame.
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I got a wire hairpin and went over to the slot-machine, but when I had finally dug out the money I could hardly see it for tears.
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He sauntered over and dropped a quarter into the slot-machine by the door, but the thing was frozen up and refused to work.
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"You might see if you can get the slot-machine empty," I said.
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How can any one be flattered by the saccharine platitudes which are ground out automatically like chewing-gum from a slot-machine?
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British Dictionary definitions for slot machine

slot machine

noun

a machine, esp one for selling small articles or for gambling, activated by placing a coin or metal disc in a slot

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slot machine

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slot machine

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