machine

/məˈʃiːn/noun
Elementary
1

A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

2

A vehicle operated mechanically, such as an automobile or an airplane.

3

An answering machine or, by extension, voice mail.

4

A computer.

5

A person or organisation that seemingly acts like a machine, being particularly efficient, single-minded, or unemotional.

6

Especially, the group that controls a political or similar organization; a combination of persons acting together for a common purpose, with the agencies which they use.

7

Supernatural agency in a poem, or a superhuman being introduced to perform some exploit.

8

The system of special interest groups that supports a political party, especially in urban areas.

9

Penis.

10

A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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