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Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for engine

something used to achieve a purpose

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

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Air-breathing engine designs have several advantages over rockets for hypersonic applications, scientists said.
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Two of the three X-43A research aircraft broke air-breathing engine speed records last year, first in March and then on November 16, when one flew at Mach 9.8.
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But a second attempt in March reached Mach 6.83 - 5000mph - and set a new record for a plane powered by an air-breathing engine.
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Whereas the Meteor is powered by a ramjet - an air-breathing engine which enhances range and potency - Raytheon argues that traditional, and less expensive, rocket technology is adequate.
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