Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
engine
noun
/ˈen.jɪn/
Definition
A machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion.
Examples
- The car engine needs regular maintenance to perform efficiently.
- He learned how an airplane engine works during his flight training.
- The engineer designed a new type of engine for the next generation of cars.
Meaning
An engine is primarily used in vehicles and machinery to create power that moves or operates various systems.
Synonyms
- Motor
- Generator
- Machine
