In materials science, deformation refers to any changes in the shape or size of an object due to-. an applied force (the deformation energy in this case is transferred through work) or.
a keyboard machine resembling a typewriter, used in a system of phonetic shorthand. 2. the symbols typed in one stroke on this machine.
1. time machine-a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future. machine-any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks. 1  Facebook. 2  Twitter.