engine
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1. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | motor, |
| definition | : | machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | aircraft engine, |
| definition | : | the engine that powers and aircraft (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | automobile engine, |
| definition | : | the engine that propels an automobile (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | generator, |
| definition | : | engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | heat engine, |
| definition | : | any engine that makes use of heat to do work (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | camshaft, |
| definition | : | has cams attached to it (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | gear, gearing, geartrain, power train, train, |
| definition | : | wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed (noun.artifact) |
2. an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc. (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | instrument, |
| definition | : | a device that requires skill for proper use (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | battering ram, |
| definition | : | a ram used to break down doors of fortified buildings (noun.artifact) |
3. a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | self-propelled vehicle, |
| definition | : | a wheeled vehicle that carries in itself a means of propulsion (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | choo-choo, |
| definition | : | a child's word for locomotive (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | diesel locomotive, |
| definition | : | a locomotive driven by a diesel engine (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | dinkey, dinky, |
| definition | : | a small locomotive (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | electric locomotive, |
| definition | : | a locomotive that is powered by an electric motor (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | iron horse, |
| definition | : | (c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pilot engine, |
| definition | : | a locomotive that precedes a train to check the track (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | shunter, |
| definition | : | a small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | steam locomotive, |
| definition | : | a locomotive powered by a steam engine (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tank engine, tank locomotive, |
| definition | : | a locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | traction engine, |
| definition | : | steam-powered locomotive for drawing heavy loads along surfaces other than tracks (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | buffer, cowcatcher, fender, pilot, |
| definition | : | an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | footplate, |
| definition | : | the platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the engineer stands to operate the controls (noun.artifact) |
| member meronym | : | railroad train, train, |
| definition | : | public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive (noun.artifact) |
4. something used to achieve a purpose (noun.phenomenon)
5. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work (noun.artifact)
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