engine

About 24.71 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun A tool; a utensil or implement.
3. noun A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
4. noun A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
5. noun The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
6. noun A self-powered vehicle used for moving cars along a track. A locomotive.
7. noun A locomotive.
8. noun A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).

   a graphics engine

Similar words

locomotive locomotive engine railway locomotive crankcase powertrain lever piston towing truck rotor

Often followed by

and is of was to in room for that

Word family

engined engineless engines engining