machiavellian
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~ a follower of Machiavelli's principles
machiavellianism
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~ the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government
machicolation
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~ a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy
machilid
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~ wingless insect living in dark moist places as under dead tree trunks; they make erratic leaps when disturbed
Machilidae
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~ jumping bristletails
machination
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~ a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
machinator
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~ a member of a conspiracy
machine language
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~ a programming language designed for use on a specific class of computers
machine
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~ a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"
machine gun
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~ a rapidly firing automatic gun (often mounted)
machine
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~ a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
machine
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~ an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
machine code
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~ a set of instructions coded so that the computer can use it directly without further translation
machine
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~ any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
machine bolt
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~ a bolt with a square or hexagonal head on one end and a threaded shaft on the other end; tightened with a wrench; used to connect metal parts
machine language
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a set of instructions coded so that the computer can use it directly without further translation
machine
— Navneord
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~ an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine"
machine gunner
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~ a serviceman in the artillery
machine
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~ a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"