engine (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Outgoing links
Hypernym motor
Derivationally related form engine → engineer
Hyponym aircraft engine; automobile engine; auxiliary engine, donkey engine; generator; heat engine; reaction-propulsion engine, reaction engine
Part meronym camshaft; gearing, gear, geartrain, power train, train
Incoming links
Hypernym aircraft engine; automobile engine; auxiliary engine, donkey engine; generator; heat engine; reaction-propulsion engine, reaction engine
Part holonym camshaft; gearing, gear, geartrain, power train, train
Hyponym motor
Derivationally related form engineer → engine

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