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ENGINES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word engines. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word engines. (close relations)
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devices
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'

apparatuses
nounn
noun

• equipment designed to serve a specific function

• (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function

appliances
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• durable goods for home or office use

contraptions
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

contrivances
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• the faculty of contriving; inventive skill

• an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

• an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.

• any improvised arrangement for temporary use

• the act of devising something

gadgets
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

implements
verb, nounv, n
noun

• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

verb

• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

instruments
nounn
noun

• a device that requires skill for proper use

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person used by another to gain an end

• (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

• any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

verb

• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

• write an instrumental score for

• address a legal document to

machines
nounn
noun

• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

• an efficient person

• an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

• a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

• a group that controls the activities of a political party

• a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

verb

• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

• make by machinery

mechanisms
nounn
noun

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

• the technical aspects of doing something

• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

motors
nounn
noun

• machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

• a nonspecific agent that imparts motion

adjective satellite

• conveying information to the muscles from the CNS

• causing or able to cause motion

verb

• travel or be transported in a vehicle

tools
nounn
noun

• an implement used in the practice of a vocation

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

• obscene terms for penis

verb

• drive

• ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it

• furnish with tools

• work with a tool

locomotive
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to locomotion

noun

• a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

motor
nounn
noun

• machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

• a nonspecific agent that imparts motion

adjective satellite

• conveying information to the muscles from the CNS

• causing or able to cause motion

verb

• travel or be transported in a vehicle

locomotive engine
nounn
noun

• a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

railway locomotive
nounn
noun

• a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

Best Hypernyms For ENGINES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for engines, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
cause instrument motor
Phrases (3)
causal agencycausal agentself-propelled vehicle

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