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en·gine (ĕn'jĭn)
n.
    1. A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.
    2. Such a machine distinguished from an electric, spring-driven, or hydraulic motor by its use of a fuel.
    1. A mechanical appliance, instrument, or tool: engines of war.
    2. An agent, instrument, or means of accomplishment.
  1. A locomotive.
  2. A fire engine.
  3. Computer Science. A search engine.
tr.v., -gined, -gin·ing, -gines.
To equip with an engine or engines.

[Middle English engin, skill, machine, from Old French, innate ability, from Latin ingenium.]




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