compound machine
(com-pound-ma-chine)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. A machine made up of two or more simple machines that work together to make work easier.
Example Sentence
A wheelbarrow is an example of a compound machine that combines a wheel and axle with a lever.
More Example Sentences
The compound machine made the task much easier by combining several simple mechanisms.
Synonyms
complex machine; mechanical system; apparatus
Antonyms
simple machine; basic tool; elementary device
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