engines

NOUN

device that drives a machine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance diesel generator instrument motor power plant tool transformer turbine weapon

STRONG

agent apparatus barrel contrivance cylinder dynamo fan horses implement means mechanism piston pot powerhouse

WEAK

power train putt-putt rubber band what's under the hood

Example Sentences

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Ferraris are known for roaring engines and bold, angular designs, a far cry from the smooth, rounded exterior of the Luce.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But he also expanded on why he doesn't like the new cars or, more precisely, the new engines, with their need for constant energy management.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Renowned for its powerful engines, the prestigious sports car manufacturer already sells nearly half of its cars in hybrid versions.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Designed in partnership with celebrated Apple alumnus Jony Ive, the model also represents a leap into a new technology for a brand built over decades around the size, sound and sensation of traditional engines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Hollow-eyed women and children, the casualties of a million cruelties, ran after Pennsy’s engines as they sped past.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland