engine

as in machine
a device that changes energy into mechanical motion a car with a 200-horsepower engine

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Recent Examples of engine The design features directional fins, inspired by the structure of a turbine engine, which control the aeration process during use. Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Aston has equipped the car with its new 5.2-liter V12 engine, which works with the physics of the car in every way rather than against it. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Simon says the engine sounded just like a Rolls-Royce Merlin when it was first started. New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024 By segmenting the categories that will be the big engines this holiday, retailers will have more latitude to be more selective with their promotions. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for engine 

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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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