shovel vs machine

machine vs shovel

shovel and machine both are nouns.

shovel and machine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shovel	Yes	No	Yes	No
machine	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

shovel: a machine for excavating
machine: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

shovel (noun)	machine (noun)
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle	any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace	a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
a machine for excavating	a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
the quantity a shovel can hold	a group that controls the activities of a political party
	an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
	an efficient person

shovel (verb)	machine (verb)
dig with or as if with a shovel	make by machinery
	turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

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