Synonyms of the word engine


ENGINECAUSE - LOCOMOTIVE - MOTOR

engine

  • n. A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
  • n. (now archaic) A tool; a utensil or implement.
  • n. A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
  • n. A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
  • n. The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by…
  • n. A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.
  • n. (computing) A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying…
  • n. (obsolete) Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.
  • n. (obsolete) The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.
  • n. (obsolete) Natural talent; genius.
  • n. Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
  • v. (obsolete) To assault with an engine.
  • v. (dated) To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.
  • v. (obsolete) To rack; to torture.

cause

  • n. (countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action;…
  • n. (uncountable, especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
  • n. (countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
  • n. (obsolete) Sake; interest; advantage.
  • n. (countable, obsolete) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
  • n. (countable, law) A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his…
  • v. To set off an event or action.
  • v. To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
  • v. To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

locomotive

  • n. (rail transport) The power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself, but pulls…
  • n. (rare) A traction engine.
  • n. (slang) A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed.
  • n. (economics) A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United…
  • adj. of or relating to locomotion.
  • adj. of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself.

motor

  • n. A machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
  • n. (colloquial) A motor car, or automobile.
  • n. (figuratively) A source of power for something, an inspiration, a driving force.
  • n. Any protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work.
  • n. (Christianity, archaic, poetic) The "controller", "prime mover" of the universe; God.
  • adj. (biology) describing neurons that create the ability to move.
  • v. To drive around leisurely in a motorised vehicle.
  • v. (slang) To leave.

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