ˈendʒɪn n. 1 a
mechanical contrivance consisting of
several parts
working together,
esp. as a
source of
power. 2 a a
railway locomotive. b = fire-engine. c =
steam engine. 3
archaic a
machine or
instrument, esp. a contrivance used in
warfare. øengine-driver
the driver of an engine, esp. a railway locomotive. engine-room a
room containing engines (esp. in a ship). øøengined adj. (also in comb.). engineless adj. [OF engin f. L ingenium
talent,
device:
cf. INGENIOUS]