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COIN MACHINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does coin machine mean?
• COIN MACHINE (noun)
The noun COIN MACHINE has 1 sense:
1. a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot
Familiarity information: COIN MACHINE used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
coin machine; slot machine
Hypernyms ("coin machine" is a kind of...):
machine (any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks)
Meronyms (parts of "coin machine"):
coin box (the part of a slot machine that serves as a receptacle for the coins)
coin slot (a slot through which coins can be inserted into a slot machine)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "coin machine"):
one-armed bandit; slot (a slot machine that is used for gambling)
vending machine (a slot machine for selling goods)
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