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machinery

nounfeminine/mɐkinɐɾiɐ/medium

ma·qui·na·ri·a

Definition

Machines collectively, especially large or complex ones used in industry.
The factory's machinery was state-of-the-art.
Agricultural machinery has revolutionized farming.
Common collocations
heavy machineryfarm machineryindustrial machinerymachinery maintenance

Etymology

Do francês 'machinerie', por sua vez do latim 'machina'.

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