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3 | 24% | 8 | Fire up motor with second pole reversed, carrying monarch | |
Motor Found On Fire Perhaps Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ENGINE" which means:
- 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. verb
- • To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.
- • To assault with an engine.
- • To contrive; to put into action.
- • To rack; to torture.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The car's engine started smoking."
- • "The train's engine is very loud."
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