practicalmachine
nounUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl məˈʃiːn/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl məˈʃiːn/
A machine that does a useful job in real life.
The washing machine is a practical machine that cleans our clothes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A machine built to solve everyday problems rather than for show.
Farmers rely on practical machines like tractors to get work done.
3. A simple device that works well and is easy to use.
A wheelbarrow is a practical machine for carrying heavy loads.
4. A machine designed for real use in work or daily tasks.
The engineer tested the practical machine on the factory floor.