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engine collapse: motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something used to achieve a purpose; "an engine of change"

motor collapse: machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion; a nonspecific agent that imparts motion; "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"

generator collapse: engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction; an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas; an electronic device for producing a signal voltage; someone who originates or causes or initiates something; "he was the generator of several complaints"

locomotive collapse: a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks; of or relating to locomotion

flying collapse: done swiftly in or as if in the air; used e.g. of a racing start in which runners are already in motion as they cross the starting line; "a flying start"; "crossed the goal line with a flying leap"; hurried and brief; "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit"; of or relating to passage through the air (especially aviation); "a flying time of three hours between cities"; "unidentified flying objects"; designed for swift movement or action; "a flying police squad is trained for quick action anywhere in the city"; capable of or engaged in flight; "the bat is a flying animal"

transformer collapse: an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage

adding machine collapse: a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

melting pot collapse: an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated

tractor collapse: a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications; a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans

carbon tetrachloride collapse: a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined

deep freeze collapse: temporary inactivity or suspension; "the legislation has now been revived after ten years in the deep freeze"; store in a deep-freeze, as for conservation; "deep-freeze the food"

compartment collapse: a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area; a small space or subdivision for storage

fire extinguisher collapse: a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires

fireplug collapse: an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire

hydrant collapse: a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks

calculator collapse: a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

anvil collapse: a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

mortar collapse: a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range; a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle; used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall; plaster with mortar; "mortar the wall"

crucible collapse: a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions

machinery collapse: machines or machine systems collectively; a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions; "the complex machinery of negotiation"; "the machinery of command labored and brought forth an order"

lathe collapse: machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool

snorkel collapse: air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time; breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water; dive with a snorkel

utility collapse: the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility; "the cost of utilities never decreases"; "all the utilities were lost after the hurricane"; a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal; "the price of the house included all utilities"; the quality of being of practical use; a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation; (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice

rocket collapse: a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion; any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine; propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon; erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender; propel with a rocket; shoot up abruptly, like a rocket; "prices skyrocketed"

sprinkler collapse: mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden

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