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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"

cupping collapse: a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface

tapping collapse: the sound of light blow or knock; "he heard the tapping of the man's cane"

suction collapse: a force over an area produced by a pressure difference; empty or clean (a body cavity) by the force of suction; "suction the uterus in an abortion"; remove or draw away by the force of suction; "the doctors had to suction the water from the patient's lungs"

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

drafting collapse: the craft of drawing blueprints; writing a first version to be filled out and polished later

adding machine collapse: a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

pump collapse: a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction; a low-cut shoe without fastenings; question persistently; "She pumped the witnesses for information"; deliver forth; "pump bullets into the dummy"; operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal; "pump the gas pedal"; raise (gases or fluids) with a pump; move up and down; "The athlete pumps weights in the gym"; draw or pour with a pump; flow intermittently; supply in great quantities; "Pump money into a project"

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

bloodletting collapse: formerly used as a treatment to reduce excess blood (one of the four humors of medieval medicine)

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

interrogation collapse: formal systematic questioning; a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder

questioning collapse: a request for information; perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know); "he had a quizzical expression"

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

quiz collapse: an examination consisting of a few short questions; examine someone's knowledge of something; "The teacher tests us every week"; "We got quizzed on French irregular verbs"

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

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