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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   A tool; a utensil or implement.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.

6. Meaning 6 · noun

   A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.

7. Meaning 7 · noun

   A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).

   “a graphics engine”

8. Meaning 8 · noun

   Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.

9. Meaning 9 · noun

   The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.

10. Meaning 10 · noun

    Natural talent; genius.

11. Meaning 11 · noun

    Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

12. Meaning 12 · verb

    To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.

    “Vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.”

13. Meaning 13 · verb

    To assault with an engine.

14. Meaning 14 · verb

    To contrive; to put into action.

15. Meaning 15 · verb

    To rack; to torture.

How this word is used

• General “a graphics engine”
• Everyday “Vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.”

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