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Work :: Work (n.) Hence, in a general sense, to operate; to act; to perform; as, a machine works well..

Slasher :: Slasher (n.) A machine for applying size to warp yarns.

Lock Stitch :: Lock stitch () A peculiar sort of stitch formed by the locking of two threads together, as in the work done by some sewing machines. See Stitch..

Share :: Share (n.) The part which opens the ground for the reception of the seed, in a machine for sowing seed..

Bobbin :: Bobbin (n.) A spool or reel of various material and construction, with a head at one or both ends, and sometimes with a hole bored through its length by which it may be placed on a spindle or pivot. It is used to hold yarn or thread, as in spinning or warping machines, looms, sewing machines, etc..

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) Two or more vanes set on a revolving axis, to act as a fanner, or to equalize or impede the motion of machinery by the resistance of the air, as in the striking part of a clock..

Cropper :: Cropper (n.) A machine for cropping, as for shearing off bolts or rod iron, or for facing cloth..

Wringer :: Wringer (n.) A machine for pressing water out of anything, particularly from clothes after they have been washed..

Life :: Life (n.) Figuratively: The potential or animating principle, also, the period of duration, of anything that is conceived of as resembling a natural organism in structure or functions; as, the life of a state, a machine, or a book; authority is the life of government..

Engine :: Engine (n.) Any instrument by which any effect is produced; especially, an instrument or machine of war or torture..

Arithmometer :: Arithmometer (n.) A calculating machine.

Weighbridge :: Weighbridge (n.) A weighing machine on which loaded carts may be weighed; platform scales.

Mining :: Mining (a.) Of or pertaining to mines; as, mining engineer; mining machinery; a mining region..

Use :: Use (v. t.) The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's service; the state of being so employed or applied; application; employment; conversion to some purpose; as, the use of a pen in writing; his machines are in general use..

Maiden :: Maiden (n.) A machine for washing linen.

Feller :: Feller (n.) An appliance to a sewing machine for felling a seam.

Lubricant :: Lubricant (n.) That which lubricates; specifically, a substance, as oil, grease, plumbago, etc., used for reducing the friction of the working parts of machinery..

Pyromagnetic :: Pyromagnetic (a.) Acting by the agency of heat and magnetism; as, a pyromagnetic machine for producing electric currents..

Androides :: Androides (n.) A machine or automaton in the form of a human being.

Metalline :: Metalline (n.) A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-colored metal, used in the bearings of machines for obviating friction, and as a substitute for lubricants..

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