mechanical device vs simple machine

simple machine vs mechanical device

mechanical device and simple machine both are nouns.

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

As nouns, simple machine is a hyponym of mechanical device; that is, simple 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
simple 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, 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)	simple machine (noun)
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles	a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

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