machining

n. production by mechanical means

v. produce via mechanical means, create using a machine

Machining is an occupation or hobby or a class of material-working processes that involves using a power-driven machine tool, such as a lathe, milling machine or drill, to shape metal. Machining is a part of the manufacture of almost all metal products. Some plastic parts are machined. A person who specializes in machining is called a machinist.
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Noun
1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
(hypernym) device
(hyponym) assembly
2. an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine"
(hypernym) organization, organisation
3. an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(hyponym) cyborg, bionic man, bionic woman
4. 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
(synonym) car, auto, automobile, motorcar
(hypernym) motor vehicle, automotive vehicle
(hyponym) ambulance
(part-meronym) accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun
(class) hopped-up
5. a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"
(synonym) political machine
(hypernym) organization, organisation
6. a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
(synonym) simple machine
(hypernym) mechanical device
(hyponym) inclined plane
Verb
1. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
2. make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"
(hypernym) produce, make, create

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Machine
  

(a.)
Of or pertaining to the machinery of a poem; acting or used as a machine.
  

Common term for "computer", usually when considered at the hardware level. The Turing Machine, an early example of this usage, was however neither hardware nor software, but only an idea.
[Earlier use?]
(1995-02-15)