Engine
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Engine
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1 n.
(Pronounced, in this sense, ////.) Natural capacity; ability; skill.
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2 n.
Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
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3 n.
Any instrument by which any effect is produced; especially, an instrument or machine of war or torture.
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4 n.
A compound machine by which any physical power is applied to produce a given physical effect.
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5 v. t.
To assault with an engine.
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6 v. t.
To equip with an engine; -- said especially of steam vessels; as, vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.
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7 v. t.
(Pronounced, in this sense, /////.) To rack; to torture.
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8 n.
(Pronounced, in this sense, ////.) Natural capacity; ability; skill.
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9 n.
Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
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10 n.
Any instrument by which any effect is produced; especially, an instrument or machine of war or torture.
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11 n.
A compound machine by which any physical power is applied to produce a given physical effect.
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12 v. t.
To assault with an engine.
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13 v. t.
To equip with an engine; -- said especially of steam vessels; as, vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.
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14 v. t.
(Pronounced, in this sense, /////.) To rack; to torture.