time machine in English

Forms: time machine [singular], time machines [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: time + machine Etymology templates: {{compound|time|machine}} time + machine Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]

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        "A time machine is an imaginary machine that sends you to another point in time."
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"time machine" meaning in English

Noun