Apparatus using mechanical power (7)

I believe the answer is:

machine

(Other definitions for machine that I've seen before include "Device for work" , "Nice ham (anag.)" , "Device providing energy to perform a task" , "Industrial worker" , "Mechanical apparatus" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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