κινητήρας — meaning in English
kinitiras
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English meaning
Senses
κινητήρας is used for these senses in English:
- engine A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]
- motor A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
- power plant The portion of a vehicle devoted to providing energy for motion; the engine or motor.
engine — full definition
- noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
- noun A software system built to handle one specific technical job, usually named after that job.
- noun A person, group, or force that drives or powers something forward.
- noun A locomotive; the self-powered unit that pulls a train.
motor — full definition
- noun A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
- noun A car; a motor vehicle (chiefly British).
- verb To travel by car (somewhat dated or informal).
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