A heat engine of the external combustion piston engine type.

To derive or duplicate the design, technical specifications, manufacturing methods, or functionality of an object by studying an existing product, prototype, etc.

A person who reverse-engineers products.

The process of analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one. / (computing) Such analysis of an executable or other system in order to recreate its workings.

present participle of reverse engineer

Alternative spelling of reverse-engineer

Alternative spelling of reverse-engineer

(historical) A large weapon of war used, during medieval times, to batter fortifications.

The practice of letting accidents or failures (perhaps occasioning death, but not necessarily) identify engineering problems. / 2005, Safe Skies International

the branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity, especially the design and application of circuitry and equipment for power generation and distribution, machine control, and communications