engines

NOUN

device that drives a machine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance diesel generator instrument motor power plant tool transformer turbine weapon

STRONG

agent apparatus barrel contrivance cylinder dynamo fan horses implement means mechanism piston pot powerhouse

WEAK

power train putt-putt rubber band what's under the hood

Example Sentences

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Stier also co-created the Little Engines project, a family engagement and early literacy program that uses an app to help families track reading time and complete activity badges.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

MTU Aero Engines also said it expects adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of between 1.35 billion euros and 1.45 billion euros for 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Safran Aircraft Engines owns 10% of that Albany segment via its CFM partnership with GE Aerospace.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

A planned fourth-generation Starship will be “significantly longer” than previous models and will be equipped with 43 of SpaceX’s Raptor Engines, he said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

Engines revved all around them and the Berg jerked into motion, blasting forward in a rush of power.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner