Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A machine that converts energy into mechanical force to do work.
Engine
/ˈendʒən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
The car's engine is broken.Start the engine before driving.
Etymology:
The word "engine" comes from the Old French "engin," which means skill, cleverness, or war machine, and derives from Latin "ingenium," referring to innate qualities or talent. In modern usage, it refers to a device that produces physical movement.
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