machinery

/məˈkɪnəri/

Definitions

1. noun

large-scale mechanical equipment or systems used in industry or manufacturing.

“The factory was equipped with modern machinery to boost production.”

2. noun

a complex system or organization.

“The government is a vast machinery that is hard to understand.”

3. noun

a device or piece of equipment that is used to perform a particular function.

“The washing machine is a simple piece of machinery that makes life easier.”

4. verb

to supply with machinery or equipment.

“The company will machinery the new factory to meet demand.”

Synonyms

  • equipment
  • gear
  • plant

Antonyms

  • handmade
  • manual