machina meaning in English — device, machine, mechanism

English meaning

device noun A piece of equipment, especially electronic or mechanical, built to perform a specific job.
machine noun A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a task.
mechanism noun A system of moving parts that performs a function within a machine.

machina is used for these senses in English:

device Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
machine A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
machine (historical) A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.
mechanism (within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

noun A piece of equipment, especially electronic or mechanical, built to perform a specific job.
noun A scheme or trick, often meant to deceive or gain advantage.
noun A technique a writer or speaker uses deliberately to create an effect, such as a rhetorical or literary device.

noun A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a task.
noun A vehicle, especially a car, motorcycle, or aircraft.
noun A computer.
noun A person or group that operates with impressive, almost mechanical efficiency, especially in politics.
verb To shape or cut a material to precise dimensions using powered tools.