Meaning of 'engine'

Find the meaning of the word ‘engine’

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Meaning of ‘engine’

4 definitions found.

engine

noun

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

noun

an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

Example: "medieval engines of war"

noun

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

Synonyms: locomotive

noun

something used to achieve a purpose

Example: "an engine of change"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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