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1. engine
noun. ['ˈɛndʒən, ˈɪndʒən'] motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- engin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- engin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Reciprocating Engine
Sentences with reciprocating-engine
1. Noun Phrase
Spark plugs in a reciprocating engine are usually located on top of a cylinder above the valves.
2. Noun Phrase
A cylinder in a reciprocating engine refers to the confined space in which combustion takes place.
3. Noun Phrase
A crankshaft in a reciprocating engine transforms the up and down movement of a piston into rotary motion.
4. Noun Phrase
Pistons in a reciprocating engine are usually attached to each cylinder.
2. engine
noun. ['ˈɛndʒən, ˈɪndʒən'] something used to achieve a purpose.
Synonyms
Etymology
- engin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- engin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. engine
noun. ['ˈɛndʒən, ˈɪndʒən'] a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks.
Synonyms
Etymology
- engin (Middle English (1100-1500))
- engin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))