Definition of "engine"
Kid-friendly meaning of engine, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "engine" mean?
engine (noun) — the part of a machine that makes it move and run.
Example sentences using "engine"
Grade K–2
Hear the engine roar.
Grade 3–5
The car would not start because the engine had run out of gas.
Grade 6–8
A modern car engine has hundreds of small parts that move together perfectly, which is why a tiny problem in one piece can shut down the whole vehicle.
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