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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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First up is Honeywell Aerospace, which makes auxiliary power units for planes and engines for military equipment as well as electronics and software for aircraft.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Traditional means of information weren’t far behind search engines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Pentagon was accused of cronyism last year when it awarded the company a contract to make drone engines for the Army.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Rival supercar maker Lamborghini has scrapped its EV programme due to weak demand and customers' preference for petrol engines.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

So, at this key moment, the Soviets had to rely on older boats powered by a combination of batteries and diesel engines.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin