(rail transport, UK) A locomotive that carries out shunting duties.

plural of wind engine

simple past tense and past participle of re-engine

(motoring) The act of slowing down a motor vehicle using the retarding forces of the engine rather than the normal braking mechanism.

Alternative spelling of aero engine

plural of tender engine

(rail transport) Any steam locomotive that has a tender attached, carrying its supply of fuel and water; the term is normally used to distinguish from a tank engine.

plural of banking engine

(rail transport, Britain) Synonym of banker (“type of railway locomotive”)

(automotive) a new, fully-assembled automobile engine that is shipped to the installer