Meaning Of Engine

n.

(Pronounced, in this sense, ////.) Natural capacity; ability; skill.
n.

Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
n.

Any instrument by which any effect is produced; especially, an instrument or machine of war or torture.
n.

A compound machine by which any physical power is applied to produce a given physical effect.
v. t.

To assault with an engine.
v. t.

To equip with an engine; -- said especially of steam vessels; as, vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.
v. t.

(Pronounced, in this sense, /////.) To rack; to torture.