engine
A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
Other meanings
A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
Synonyms
- motor
- locomotive
A kind of
- motor
Kinds of engine
- aircraft engine
- automobile engine
- auxiliary engine
- generator
- heat engine
- reaction engine
Related words
- bank engine
- bullgine
- Carnot engine
- Carnot heat engine
- engine diaper
- engine knock
- crane engine
- duplex pumping engine
- engine bay
- engine block
- engine braking
- engine cleaner
Example sentences
Word history
From Old French "engin" (skill, cleverness, war machine).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “engine” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.