engine

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Synonyms: ingine, engin, ergine, engie

Antonyms: ingine, engin, ergine, engie

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Noun

A large [[construction]] used in [[warfare]], such as a [[battering ram]], [[catapult]] etc. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
{{lb|en|now|archaic}} A [[tool]]; a [[utensil]] or [[implement]]. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
A complex [[mechanical]] [[device]] which converts [[energy]] into useful motion or physical effects. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
{{senseid|en|car part}} The part of a [[car]] or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by [[internal combustion]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
A self-powered vehicle used for moving cars along a track. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
{{senseid|en|computing}} {{lb|en|computing}} A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word). {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
{{lb|en|obsolete}} [[ingenuity|Ingenuity]]; [[cunning]], [[trickery]], [[guile]]. {{defdate|13th|17th c.}}
{{lb|en|obsolete}} The result of cunning; something [[ingenious]], a [[contrivance]]; (in negative senses) a [[plot]], a [[scheme]]. {{defdate|13th|18th c.}}
{{lb|en|obsolete}} Natural [[talent]]; [[genius]]. {{defdate|14th|17th c.}}
Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

{{lb|en|transitive|dated}} To [[equip]] with an engine; said especially of [[steam]] [[vessel]]s.
{{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[assault]] with an engine.
{{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[contrive]]; to put into action.

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