Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Engine.
How to pronounce engine:
US
Engine - as a noun
Motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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Something used to achieve a purpose
Example: "An engine of change"
A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
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An instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
Example: "Medieval engines of war"
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Engine - as a verb
To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.
Example: "Vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another."
To assault with an engine.
To contrive; to put into action.
To rack; to torture.
Example Sentences
"The car's engine started smoking."
"The train's engine is very loud."
"The rocket engine propelled the spacecraft into orbit."
"The search and rescue team used a helicopter with a powerful engine."
"The ship's engine malfunctioned in the middle of the storm."
Word Game Points
Is ENGINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, engine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENGINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ENGINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, engine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENGINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ENGINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, engine is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENGINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
