engine

1. n. (Pronounced, in this sense, ////.) Natural capacity; ability; skill. Source: opted

2. n. Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent. Source: opted

3. n. Any instrument by which any effect is produced; especially, an instrument or machine of war or torture. Source: opted

4. n. A compound machine by which any physical power is applied to produce a given physical effect. Source: opted

5. v. t. To assault with an engine. Source: opted

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

7. v. t. (Pronounced, in this sense, /////.) To rack; to torture. Source: opted

8. n. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work Source: wordnet

9. n. something used to achieve a purpose Source: wordnet

10. n. a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks Source: wordnet

11. n. an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc. Source: wordnet

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