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engine
has definitions from the fields of physics,transportation
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[ noun ] (physics) motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Used in print (Arthur Miller, "The Prophecy," in The Best...)Finding the key under his shoe , he started the engine , and while it warmed_up he turned to her standing there in the dripping fog , and said , `` Defrost the refrigerator '' . |
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[ noun ] something used to achieve a purpose
Examples : "an engine of change" Used in print (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)Historically , religion has also functioned as a tremendous engine of vindication , enforcement , sanction , and perpetuation of various other institutions . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (transportation) wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine used to draw trains along railway tracks
Used in print (Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)He was torn between the excitement in the sun inflamed waters and a little engine chugging northward on the Monticello_Branch . |
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