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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Police ordered the drivers traveling on the destroyed road to turn off their engines.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Renesas supplied about 40% of the world’s microcontrollers for automotive engines at the time, many of which came from the Naka plant, according to the New York Times.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 3, 2026

Beyond that, continued reliability issues - some common to all teams with Mercedes engines, some at McLaren's own door - have led to a series of retirements.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

You can almost hear the eagles scream, guitars riff and engines rev.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

I’m used to hearing a rumble from plane engines, but this thing is silent.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas