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engin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contraption noun A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
  • tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

Senses

engin is used for these senses in English:

  • contraption A machine that is complicated and precarious.
  • tool (vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.

tool — full definition

  1. noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
  2. noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
  3. noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
  4. verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.

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