Engine: alternatives and connections

An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

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An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.

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One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces.

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A person employed to shunt cars from one track to another.

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That which produces or effects a result; that from which anything proceeds, and without which it would not exist.

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That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical…

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One who, or that which, imparts motion; a source of mechanical power.

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An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.

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One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm

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See Footboard (a).

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Clothing; garments; ornaments.

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of Gear

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One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman.

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To draw along; to trail; to drag.

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To draw along; to trail; to drag.

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Moving from place to place; changing place, or able to change place; as, a locomotive animal.

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