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▸ noun: (now archaic) A tool; a utensil or implement.
▸ noun: A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
▸ noun: A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
▸ noun: The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
▸ noun: A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for moving cars along a track.
▸ noun: (computing) A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).
▸ noun: (obsolete) Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.
▸ noun: (obsolete) The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.
▸ noun: (obsolete) Natural talent; genius.
▸ noun: Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
▸ verb: (transitive, dated) To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.
▸ verb: (transitive, obsolete) To assault with an engine.
▸ verb: (transitive, obsolete) To contrive; to put into action.
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locomotive,
locomotive engine,
railway locomotive,
engin,
powerplant,
motor,
gearbox,
crankshaft,
carburation,
turbo,
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