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

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engines

The LFB said it sent fire engines from Homerton, Leyton and Leytonstone fire stations to the scene along with specialist fire rescue units from Edmonton and Bethnal Green fire stations, and the brigade's drone team.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Firefighters from across Belgium and from Germany have been deployed to assist, supported by next-generation fire engines.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

It’s come to this: Some truck buyers are so turned off by hybrid engines and CVT transmissions that they would rather jump off the cliff with the buzzy EcoBoost 2.0-liter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

Conventional heat engines turn heat into useful work.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

But the ground crew below must have heard their engines, because suddenly a firework flare from the airfield burned brightly for a moment to give them an idea where they should land.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein