engine

Definition

• n. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
• n. something used to achieve a purpose
• n. an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

Word forms

Plural

engines

Example sentences

1. n.

   The car's engine is very powerful and can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds.

2. vt.

   We need to engine the new model before we can test it on the track.