machine vs mechanical device

mechanical device vs machine

machine and mechanical device both are nouns.

machine is a verb but mechanical device is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
machine	Yes	No	Yes	No
mechanical device	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, mechanical device is a hypernym of machine; that is, mechanical device is a word with a broader meaning than machine:

machine: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
mechanical device: mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

machine (noun)	mechanical device (noun)
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks	mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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
an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
an efficient person

machine (verb)	mechanical device (verb)
make by machinery
turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

Difference between machine and mechanical device

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