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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"

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

rotor collapse: rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; "there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine"; the rotating armature of a motor or generator; the revolving bar of a distributor

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

reappearance collapse: the act of someone appearing again; "his reappearance as Hamlet has been long awaited"; the event of something appearing again; "the reappearance of Halley's comet"

orbital collapse: of or relating to the eye socket; "orbital scale"; "orbital arch"; of or relating to an orbit; "orbital revolution"; "orbital velocity"

oscillation collapse: (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean; the process of oscillating between states

adding machine collapse: a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

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"

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

pusher collapse: a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes; someone who pushes; an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs; one who intrudes or pushes himself forward

epochal collapse: highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era; "epochal decisions made by Roosevelt and Churchill"; "an epoch-making discovery"

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"

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"

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

backhanded collapse: roundabout or ambiguous; "attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity"; "a backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal"

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