machinery
noun [ U ]
uk/məˈʃiːnəri/ us PRODUCTION
a group of large machines or large machines in general:
agricultural/industrial/farm, etc. machinery They use modern farm machinery, such as combine harvesters.
The workshops are fitted with modern plant machinery.
drive/operate/use machinery If you feel tired, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.
What happens if the machinery breaks down?
machinery goes/runs/works They keep the machinery working all night.
machinery manufacturer/supplier The site is owned by a textile machinery manufacturer.
Loose clothing may get caught in the machinery.
the structure and systems of an organization or process:
The Prime Minister made major changes to the machinery of government.
the bureaucratic/political/decision-making machinery
See also
heavy machinery
office machinery