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engine

UK
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
US
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/

Translations

enginenoun
engines
pl
UK
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
US
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
The car's engine roared to life as she turned the key in the ignition.
Le moteur de la voiture a rugi lorsqu'elle a tourné la clé dans le contact.
moteurInformatique.
The search engine quickly provided results for the query.
Le moteur de recherche a rapidement fourni des résultats pour la requête.
moteurAu sens figuré.
Innovation is often seen as the engine of economic growth.
L'innovation est souvent considérée comme le moteur de la croissance économique.
Additional translations
locomotiveSens ferroviaire.
Synonyms
machine
turbine
locomotive
generator
powerplant
device
mechanism
motor
engineverb
engined
Past Simple
engined
Past Participle
engining
Gerund
Transitive verb meaning to equip or propel with an engine.
The new lifeboat is engined with a high-performance diesel motor.
Le nouveau canot de sauvetage est motorisé par un moteur diesel haute performance.
Synonyms
formulate
plan
arrange
fabricate
design
craft
construct
manufacture
scheme
plot
manipulate
orchestrate
engineer
devise
contrive
engineadjective
UK
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
US
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "engine oil".
Engine oil should be changed regularly to keep the car running smoothly.
L'huile moteur doit être changée régulièrement pour que la voiture fonctionne bien.

Definitions

enginenoun
A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.
The car's engine roared to life as she turned the key in the ignition.
A thing that is the driving force behind something.
Innovation is often seen as the engine of economic growth.
A piece of software that performs a fundamental function of a computer system.
The search engine quickly provided results for the query.
A locomotive; the powered vehicle that pulls a train.
The old steam engine chugged slowly out of the station.
engineverb
To equip or propel with an engine.
The new lifeboat is engined with a high-performance diesel motor.
engineadjective
Relating to, designed for, or used in an engine.
Engine oil should be changed regularly to keep the car running smoothly.
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