English · Word Candidate

engine

/ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: engines · engining · engined

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cấu trúc lớn được sử dụng trong chiến tranh

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Noun

Their warlike Engins and munition Exceed the forces of their martial men.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiết bị cơ học phức tạp chuyển đổi năng lượng thành chuyển động hoặc hiệu ứng vật lý hữu ích

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tấn công với động cơ; đặc biệt là tàu hơi nước

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VerbRegister: dated

Vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “engine” mean?

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

Is “engine” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.