The soldier carried a machinegun on his shoulder.

He machineguns the enemy troops from a distance.

The soldiers carried machineguns on their shoulders.

The soldiers were machinegunning the enemy positions.

The soldiers machinegunned the enemy positions.

I prefer a machineless workout.

The machinegunner provided cover fire for the advancing troops.

The political machineries in this country are known for their corruption and manipulation.

The political machinery in the US is complex and influential.

The machinegunners were positioned strategically along the front line.