(n) the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government

machicolate

(v) supply with projecting galleries, Example:machicolate the castle walls

machicolation

(n) a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy

machilidae

(n) jumping bristletails, Syn. family Machilidae

machine

(n) any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

machine

(n) an efficient person, Example:the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine

machine

(n) an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently, Example:the war machine

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)

Machiavellian

, n. One who adopts the principles of Machiavelli; a cunning and unprincipled politician. [ 1913 Webster ]

Machiavellian

a. [ From Machiavel (also called Machiavelli), an Italian writer, secretary and historiographer to the republic of Florence. ] Of or pertaining to Machiavelli, or to his supposed principles for conduct of government, as enunciated in his tract The Prince; politically cunning; characterized by duplicity, political expediency, unscrupulous cunning, or bad faith; crafty. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

Machiavellianism

{ } n. [ Cf. F. machiavélisme; It. machiavellismo. ] The supposed principles of Machiavelli, or practice in conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor arbitrary power. [ 1913 Webster ]

Machicolated

a. [ LL. machicolatus, p. p. of machicolare, machicollare. See Machicolation. ] Having machicolations. “Machicolated turrets.” C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]

Machicolation

n. [ Cf. LL. machicolamentum, machacolladura, F. mâchicolis, mâchecoulis; perh. fr. F. mèche match, combustible matter + OF. coulis, couleis, flowing, fr. OF. & F. couler to flow. Cf. Match for making fire, and Cullis. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (Mil. Arch.) An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, for shooting or dropping missiles upon assailants attacking the base of the walls. Also, the construction of such defenses, in general, when of this character. See Illusts. of Battlement and Castle. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures. [ 1913 Webster ]

Machicoulis

‖n. [ F. mâchicoulis. ] (Mil. Arch.) Same as Machicolation. [ 1913 Webster ]

machilid

n. A wingless insect living in dark moist places, as under tree trunks; they make erratic leaps when disturbed; called also jumping bristletail.
Syn. -- jumping bristletail. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

Machilidae

prop. n. A natural family of insects including the jumping bristletails. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

Machinal

a. [ L. machinalis: cf. F. machinal. ] Of or pertaining to machines. [ 1913 Webster ]

Machinate

v. t. To contrive, as a plot; to plot; as, to machinate evil. [ 1913 Webster ]

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[まち, machi] TH: ย่าน

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[まち, machi] EN: street

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