engine

/end͡ʒən//ˈend͡ʒɘn//ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

noun

1
A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
2
A tool; a utensil or implement.
3
A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
4
A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
5
The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
6
A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.
7
A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).
“a graphics engine”
8
Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.
9
The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.
10
Natural talent; genius.
11
Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

1
To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.
“Vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.”
2
To assault with an engine.
3
To contrive; to put into action.
4
To rack; to torture.

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