Background for engines

engines

/ˈendʒɪnz/

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noun

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

Examples :

"The Roman army brought their siege engines to the city walls, preparing to break through the defenses. "

military weapon war machine history

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A tool; a utensil or implement.

Examples :

"The office used staplers and hole punchers as engines to organize documents efficiently. "

machine technology device utility

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A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.

Examples :

"The engines of the airplane roared to life, preparing it for takeoff. "

technology machine device energy technical vehicle industry

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A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.

Examples :

"The teachers, passionate about their students' success, were the engines behind the school's improved test scores. "

person group organization

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The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.

Examples :

"The mechanic is checking the car's engines to make sure they are working properly. "

vehicle machine technology part energy technical industry

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A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.

Examples :

"The train had two engines pulling all the passenger cars up the steep mountain. "

vehicle machine technology

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A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).

Examples :

"a graphics engine"

technology machine computing system technical electronics

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Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.

Examples :

"Her success in negotiating the difficult contract was not due to luck, but to the engines of her sharp mind and strategic planning. "

mind character attitude

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The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.

Examples :

"The suspect's elaborate story seemed less like an alibi and more like a series of clever engines designed to mislead the police. "

technology machine plan device

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noun

Natural talent; genius.

Examples :

"Some people are born with the engines to be great musicians, requiring little formal training to create beautiful melodies. "

ability character mind

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Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

Examples :

"The school's fundraising committee became powerful engines for positive change in the community. "

device machine technology

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verb

To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.

Examples :

"Vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another."

vehicle technology machine nautical

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To assault with an engine.

Examples :

"The construction crew engines the old building with a wrecking ball. "

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To contrive; to put into action.

Examples :

"The company engines new marketing strategies to attract younger customers. "

action technology machine

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To rack; to torture.

Examples :

"The relentless pressure of the deadline engines my thoughts, making it hard to focus on anything else. "

suffering inhuman action