engine

UK
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
US
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/

Translations

enginenoun
engines
pl
UK
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
US
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
The car's engine is making a strange noise.
Двигатель автомобиля издает странный шум.
The boat's motor stopped working in the middle of the lake.
Мотор лодки перестал работать посреди озера.
engineverb
engined
Past Simple
engined
Past Participle
engining
Gerund
Transitive verb meaning to equip or propel with an engine.
engineadjective
UK
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
US
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "engine oil".

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.