mechanical device vs machine

machine vs mechanical device

mechanical device and machine both are nouns.

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

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

As nouns, machine is a hyponym of mechanical device; that is, machine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mechanical device:

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

Other hyponyms of mechanical device include broadcaster, spreader, bumper, bumper guard, carburetor, carburettor, compressor, copyholder, coupler, coupling, crimper, curler, hair curler, roller, diaphragm, stop, dicer, electromechanical device, escapement, gear lever, gearshift, gearstick, shifter, grab, claw, hook, simple machine, pantograph, piston, plunger, propeller, propellor, pump, rachet, ratch, ratchet, auto-changer, changer, record changer, ride, seeder, shutter, binding, ski binding, splicer, splint, sprinkler, stator, stator coil, stoker, stretcher, striker, supply chamber, swing, pickup, pickup arm, tone arm, trap, vibrator, vibrator, voting machine, vane, weather vane, weathervane, wind vane, wheelwork, winder, key, winder, windscreen wiper, windshield wiper, wiper, wiper blade, durometer, page turner.

mechanical device (noun)	machine (noun)
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles	any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
	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

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

Difference between mechanical device and machine

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