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A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

(archaic) A tool; a utensil or implement.

A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.

A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.

(car part) The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.

A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for moving cars along a track.

(computing) (computing) A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).

(obsolete) Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile. (17th c.)

(obsolete) The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme. (18th c.)

(obsolete) Natural talent; genius. (17th c.)

Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

(dated) To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.

(obsolete) To assault with an engine.

(obsolete) To contrive; to put into action.