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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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Fifteen engines and turntable ladders were being used to tackle the flames from above, London Fire Brigade said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Other jets use “bleed” air from the engines, which reduces fuel efficiency.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

SK Hynix and Samsung have been the major engines of the Kospi’s strong rally so far this year, with the index up 94% so far in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

When rain falls on California shopping centers and warehouses, the water runs off parking lots carrying metal dust and chemicals from vehicle tires and brake pads, oil and grease from engines, and bacteria from trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

As the low thrum of steam-powered engines resonated through the metal beneath my feet, I shifted uneasily.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros