ˈɔ.tə.moʊˌbil ˌɔːtəʊˈməʊbaɪl məˈʃin məˈʃin make by machinery The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine he needs a car to get to work any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point a group that controls the activities of a political party he was endorsed by the Democratic machine an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently the war machine an efficient person the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine