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steam engine: external-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder

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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"

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"

wind up collapse: give a preliminary swing to the arm pitching

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

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

motorboat collapse: a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine; ride in a motorboat

adding machine collapse: a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

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

test tube collapse: glass tube closed at one end

freezer collapse

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

superheat collapse

tanker collapse: a soldier who drives a tank

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"

warm up collapse: cause to do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles; "The coach warmed up the players before the game"; become more friendly or open; "She warmed up after we had lunch together"; run until the normal working temperature is reached; "We warmed up the car for a few minutes"

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

steam up collapse

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

fire hydrant collapse

exhalation collapse: the act of expelling air from the lungs

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

motive power collapse

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

soda collapse

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

gasify collapse: turn into gas; "The substance gasified"

fractionate collapse: obtain by a fractional process; separate into constituents or fractions containing concentrated constituents

wet blanket collapse

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"

ire collapse

geyser collapse: a spring that discharges hot water and steam; to overflow like a geyser

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

clacker collapse

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