Engine

/ˈɛn.dʒɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion.

The car's engine is a vital component that powers the vehicle.

A person or thing that encourages or drives a particular activity or process.

She was the engine behind the successful campaign.

A machine for performing a specific task, especially one that generates power.

The search engine provided numerous results for the query.

A railroad locomotive.

The engine pulled the train smoothly down the tracks.

Middle English 'engin', from Latin 'ingenium' meaning talent, genius.

search engine

A program that searches for and identifies items in a database that correspond to keywords.

engine of growth

A factor or entity that drives economic or operational growth.

steam engine

An engine that uses steam to generate power.

gear

A mechanical component that transmits motion and torque.

transmission

A mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the wheels.

exhaust

The system that expels gases from the engine.

To engine something

Let's engine this project!

Engine revving

That car is engine revving at the starting line.