engine

see definition of engine

noundevice that drives a machine

Synonyms for engine

noun device that drives a machine

tool

noun. instrument used to shape, form, finish

tools

noun. instrument used to shape, form, finish

Word Origin & History

c.1300, "mechanical device," also "skill, craft," from Old French engin "skill, cleverness," also "trick, deceit, stratagem; war machine" (12c.), from Latin ingenium "inborn qualities, talent" (see ingenious). At first meaning a trick or device, or any machine (especially military); sense of "device that converts energy to mechanical power" is 18c., especially of steam engines.

Example Sentences for engine

By this engine, whose springs I am continually oiling, I play them all off.

But when K., growing uneasy, came out into the yard, the engine had started at last.

I did not want to start the engine until I had finished everything else.

These blades are joined at the engine shaft, in a direct line.

Fuel consumption is a prime factor in the production of engine power.

The total weight of the monoplane with engine and propeller is 352 pounds.

Only then is the engine working on its bed-plate brought to a standstill.

I had seen the flying-belt thrown from the machine and the stoppage of the engine.

Old mare's kinder skeery o' the engine, so I tied her a piece off.

There they were, all huddled together with the engine and the fires.

engine

Synonyms for engine

locomotive

machine

machinery

tool

tools

engine

Synonyms for engine

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