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engine definition and meaning

n. (Pronounced, in this sense, ////.) Natural capacity; ability; skill.
n. Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
n. Any instrument by which any effect is produced; especially, an instrument or machine of war or torture.
n. A compound machine by which any physical power is applied to produce a given physical effect.
v. t. To assault with an engine.
v. t. To equip with an engine; -- said especially of steam vessels; as, vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.
v. t. (Pronounced, in this sense, /////.) To rack; to torture.

Crossword clues for engine

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- Locomotive
- Motor
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- Railway locomotive
- Supplier of power