Definition of "machines" []

• Plural form of machine. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of machine. (verb)

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• "As part of the testing for our continuously updated ratings of front-loading and top-loading washing machines (available to subscribers), we recently reviewed three washing machines* with these odor-fighting features."
• "As part of the testing for our continuously updated ratings of front-loading and top-loading washing machines available to subscribers, we recently reviewed three washing machines* with these odor-fighting features."
• "For centuries, people had developed various calculating machines and other mechanical devices, and in the early 20th century “business machines” performed accounting and calculating functions."