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engine

noun

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

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Word length
6
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
NG
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn

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noun

  1. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

noun

  1. an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

    “medieval engines of war”

noun

  1. a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

noun

  1. something used to achieve a purpose

    “an engine of change”

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medieval engines of war
an engine of change

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