Engine — En gine ([e^]n j[i^]n), n. [F. engin skill, machine, engine, L. ingenium natural capacity, invention; in in + the root of gignere to produce. See {Genius}, and cf. {Ingenious}, {Gin} a snare.] 1. Note: (Pronounced, in this sense, [e^]n*j[=e]n .)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
engine — UK US /ˈendʒɪn/ noun [C] ► a machine that uses energy to produce movement: »a jet engine »a car/aircraft engine ► something that makes something happen, or that influences it strongly: »For much of the 19th century Britain was the workshop of the … Financial and business terms
Engine — En gine, v. t. 1. To assault with an engine. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] To engine and batter our walls. T. Adams. [1913 Webster] 2. To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels; as, vessels are often built by one firm and engined by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Engine — [dt. »Maschine, Motor«], zentraler Teil eines Programms für grundlegende Teilaufgaben (z. B. Grafik Engine zur Ausgabe der Grafikdaten). Manchmal auch verkürzt für »Search Engine« (Suchmaschine) gebraucht … Universal-Lexikon
Engine — This article is about a machine to convert energy into useful mechanical motion. For other uses of engine, see Engine (disambiguation). For other uses of motor, see Motor (disambiguation). A V6 internal combustion engine from a Mercedes car An… … Wikipedia
engine — noun 1 part of a vehicle that produces power ADJECTIVE ▪ big, powerful ▪ small ▪ twin engines ▪ a large plane with twin engines … Collocations dictionary
engine — engineless, adj. /en jeuhn/, n. 1. a machine for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy or power to produce force and motion. 2. a railroad locomotive. 3. a fire engine. 4. any mechanical contrivance. 5. a machine or instrument used in… … Universalium
Engine 88 — Infobox musical artist Name = Engine 88 Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = San Francisco, California Genre = Rock, Indie, Alternative Years active = 1992 1998 Label = Shut Up Drive Records, Caroline… … Wikipedia
Engine — Mit Engine (vom Englischen für den „Antrieb“ oder „Motor“) wird in der Informationstechnologie ein eigenständiger Teil eines Computerprogramms bezeichnet. Eine Engine ist oft für gewisse in der Regel komplexe Berechnungen oder Simulationen… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Engine — Cet article possède un paronyme, voir : PC Engine. Engine (Titre Japonais : エンジン) est une série TV japonaise. Fiche technique Titre : Engine Genre : Comédie, Amour Année : 2005 Pays : Japon Episodes : 11 Chaine… … Wikipédia en Français
engine — I. noun Etymology: Middle English engin, from Anglo French, from Latin ingenium natural disposition, talent, from in + gignere to beget more at kin Date: 13th century 1. obsolete a. ingenuity b. evil contrivance ; wile … New Collegiate Dictionary