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infernal machine

in·fer·nal ma·chine
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fur-nl muh-sheen]
    • /ɪnˈfɜr nl məˈʃin/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fur-nl muh-sheen]
    • /ɪnˈfɜr nl məˈʃin/

Definitions of infernal machine words

  • noun infernal machine a concealed or disguised explosive device intended to destroy life or property. 1
  • noun infernal machine a usually disguised explosive device or booby trap 0
  • noun infernal machine a booby trap 0
  • noun infernal machine a time bomb 0
  • noun infernal machine (dated) An explosive device designed to cause damage to life or property. 0
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Origin of infernal machine

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10

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Parts of speech for Infernal machine

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Infernal machine

infernal machine popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for infernal machine

noun infernal machine

  • powder keg — a small, metal, barrellike container for gunpowder or blasting powder.
Just one Synonym for infernal machine

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