simple machine
noun
: 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
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By modern standards, the Miura is a simple machine, and also an odd one in some ways.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
What used to be simple machines or follow-along workout videos has evolved into something far more dynamic: real-time coaching, movement tracking, and adaptive training programs, all packed into compact, modern forms.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Plus, many require a simple machine wash to stay in their best condition.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s overkill for this simple machine.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
What used to be simple machines or follow-along workout videos has evolved into something far more dynamic: real-time coaching, movement tracking, and adaptive training programs, all packed into compact, modern forms.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Plus, many require a simple machine wash to stay in their best condition.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s overkill for this simple machine.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for simple machine
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“Simple machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simple%20machine. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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