Definition for simple machine - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	simple machine (sim¦ple ma\|chine) noun Mechanics any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force, such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever.		More words in this category big end brake shoe clamp 1 crankpin flap valve gas turbine gear change grinding wheel hot press lube packing permanent set satin spindle sprag steam power stress thrust bearing two-stroke unpowered Nearby Words simoom simp simpatico simper simple simple eye simple fracture simple harmonic motion simple interval simple machine simple majority simple sentence Simple Simon simple time simple-minded simpleton simplex simplex method simpliciter