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motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine used to draw trains along railway tracks

Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

Any instrument by which any effect is produced; especially, an instrument or machine of war or torture.

A compound machine by which any physical power is applied to produce a given physical effect.

To assault with an engine.

(Pronounced, in this sense) Natural capacity; ability; skill.

To equip with an engine; - said especially of steam vessels; as, vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.

(Pronounced, in this sense) To rack; to torture.

Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

Any instrument by which any effect is produced; especially, an instrument or machine of war or torture.

A compound machine by which any physical power is applied to produce a given physical effect.

To assault with an engine.

(Pronounced, in this sense) Natural capacity; ability; skill.

To equip with an engine; - said especially of steam vessels; as, vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.

(Pronounced, in this sense) To rack; to torture.

An apparatus for converting physical force, as heat, into mechanical power; a skilful mechanical contrivance.

A complex and powerful machine, esp. a prime mover, a military machine: anything used to effect a purpose. In mech. any mechanical instrument of complicated parts, which concur in producing an intended effect: a machine for applying any of the mechanical or physical powers to effect a particular purpose: esp. a machine for applying steam to propel vessels, railway trains, etc.: a steam-engine.

A machine; something used to effect a purpose.

See dental engine.

n. [Latin] An instrument or tool in general;—any mechanical contrivance for producing and conveying motive power;—specifically, a complex mechanism of wheels, shafts, and cranks, to which motion is communicated by steam;—the mechanical apparatus by which steam power is concentrated and conveyed;—a military missile machine;—an instrument of torture; the rack;—a species of pump to play water upon a fire;—any means used to effect or compass an object;—an agent for another; a handle; a tool.

Any mechanical complication, in which various movements and parts concur to one effect; a military machine; an instrument to throw water upon burning houses; any means used to bring to pass; an agent for another.