Associations to the word «Machinery»

Wiktionary

MACHINERY, noun. The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
MACHINERY, noun. The working parts of a machine as a group.
MACHINERY, noun. The collective parts of something which allow it to function.
MACHINERY, noun. (figuratively) The literary devices used in a work, notably for dramatic effect

Dictionary definition

MACHINERY, noun. Machines or machine systems collectively.
MACHINERY, noun. A system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions; "the complex machinery of negotiation"; "the machinery of command labored and brought forth an order".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy