engines

Meanings

• noun

  Machines that convert energy into mechanical power. They are used in vehicles, machinery, and power generation.

  - "The car engine runs on gasoline."
  - "The steam engine was a common source of power before electricity."
  - "The jet engine is used to power airplanes."

• noun

  A group of piston-driven cylinders in a vehicle that generate power.

  - "The engine of my car needs an oil change."
  - "The engine room of a ship is where the engines are located."

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Synonyms

locomotive , motor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engines
machines , chains , rains , plains

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Variants

List of all variants of engines that leads to same result
engine , engineless , engines , engined , engining , diesel engine , diesel engines , donkey engine , donkey engines , fire engine , fire engines , heat engine , heat engines , in-line engine , in-line engines , ion engine , ion engines , jet engine , jet engines , pilot engine , pilot engines

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'engigner,' meaning 'to trick' or 'to plot,' due to the intricate mechanisms involved in early engines.

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Trivia

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1. The first steam engine was invented in 1712 by Thomas Newcomen.

2. The largest engine ever built is the Atlas Copco RH 13000, which weighs over 2,500 tons.

3. The Wankel engine, also known as a rotary engine, was invented in 1916 by Felix Wankel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Internal Combustion Engine: A type of engine that uses the heat generated from burning fuel inside the engine to move pistons.

2. Steam Engine: A type of engine that uses steam to move pistons.

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Culture

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Engines have been a symbol of power and innovation throughout history. They have been featured prominently in literature, art, and music. For example, the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake describes the power and fearsome nature of an engine-like creature.

How to Memorize "engines"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the pistons moving up and down in a cylinder to create power. Imagine the fuel being burned and the steam or gas being used to push the pistons.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'engine' with the sound of a revving car engine or the hissing sound of steam. Create a mental image of a complex machine with moving parts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Engines Emit Energy' to remember the definition of an engine.

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