0 a machine from which you can buy small things such as cigarettes, drinks, and sweets by putting coins into it: --
1 a machine you put money into to buy small items such as packages of food, candy, and drinks --
2 a machine from which you can buy cigarettes, drinks, sweets, etc. by putting money in: --
It would be a nonsense if a dairyman could use half-pints when using bottles in a vending machine, but could not use other half-pints.
The company has no plans to produce a vending machine pack.
I am perfectly satisfied, furthermore, that there is overwhelming evidence for the abolition of the vending machine, particularly in public places.
I have a further question and this relates to the single portion vending machine packs of beverages not marked with quantities.
And what is the point of that, because is not a vending machine a container?
It is not possible for a vending machine to accept a 0·2p piece.
On the window of a vending machine the item for sale is clearly marked.
For example, clause 2 states that it shall be an offence to sell cigarettes from a vending machine to someone under the age of 16.