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simple machine — n. any of the basic mechanical devices, including the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, wedge, screw, and inclined plane, one or more of which are essential to any more complex machine … English World dictionary
Simple machine — This article is about the concept in physics. For the Internet forum software, see Simple Machines Forum. Table of simple mechanisms, from Chambers Cyclopedia, 1728.[1] Simple machines provide a vocabulary for understanding more complex machine … Wikipedia
simple machine — sim′ple machine′ n. mec machine 2), b) • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
simple machine — noun a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point • Syn: ↑machine • Hypernyms: ↑mechanical device • Hyponyms: ↑inclined plane, ↑lever, ↑pulley, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Simple Machine Forum — Simple Machines Forum Simple Machines Forum mit Standardtheme Basisdaten … Deutsch Wikipedia
simple machine — noun Date: circa 1704 any of various elementary mechanisms formerly considered as the elements of which all machines are composed and including the lever, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the inclined plane, the wedge, and the screw … New Collegiate Dictionary
simple machine — noun A device that only requires the application of a single force to work … Wiktionary
simple machine — noun Mechanics any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force, such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever … English new terms dictionary
simple machine — /sɪmpəl məˈʃin/ (say simpuhl muh sheen) noun one of the six (sometimes more) elementary mechanisms: the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, screw, inclined plane, and wedge …
Screw (simple machine) — Look up in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. of the machine. More threading increases the mechanical advantage. A rough comparison of mechanical advantage can be done by taking the circumference of the shaft of the screw and divide by the distance … Wikipedia
