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STEAM ENGINE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase steam engine. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase steam engine. (close relations)
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engine
nounn
noun

• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

• something used to achieve a purpose

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

• an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

locomotion
nounn
noun

• the power or ability to move

• self-propelled movement

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

powerhouse
nounn
noun

• a highly energetic and indefatigable person

• a team considered to be the best of its class

• an electrical generating station

train
verb, nounv, n
noun

• public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

• a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

• a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

• a series of consequences wrought by an event

• piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

verb

• create by training and teaching

• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• educate for a future role or function

• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

• exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

• cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it

• travel by rail or train

• drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

locomotiveness
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Best Hypernyms For STEAM ENGINE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for steam engine, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
apparatus contraption device equipment machine mechanism
Phrases (1)
external-combustion engine

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