SWITCH ENGINE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase switch engine. (close relations)
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| engine | nounn | |||||
noun • motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work • something used to achieve a purpose • a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks • an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc. | ||||||
| locomotive | nounn | |||||
adjective • of or relating to locomotion noun • a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks | ||||||
| motor | nounn | |||||
noun • machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion • a nonspecific agent that imparts motion adjective satellite • conveying information to the muscles from the CNS • causing or able to cause motion verb • travel or be transported in a vehicle | ||||||
| railcar | nounn | |||||
noun • a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad | ||||||
| train | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive • a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding • a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file • a series of consequences wrought by an event • piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor • wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed verb • create by training and teaching • undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • educate for a future role or function • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports • exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition • cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it • travel by rail or train • drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground | ||||||
| donkey engine | nounn | |||||
noun • a locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard • (nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass) | ||||||
