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μηχανή — meaning in English

michani

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English meaning

  • bike noun A bicycle or, informally, a motorcycle.
  • engine noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
  • locomotive noun The engine unit that pulls the carriages or wagons of a train.
  • machine noun A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a task.
  • motor noun A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
  • motorcycle noun A two-wheeled motor vehicle steered with handlebars, ridden while straddling the seat.

Senses

μηχανή is used for these senses in English:

  • bike Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or motorbike, such as pedal power, a handlebar, or a saddle.
  • engine A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]
  • locomotive (rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
  • machine A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
  • machine (historical) A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.
  • motor A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
  • motorcycle An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

bike — full definition

  1. noun A bicycle or, informally, a motorcycle.
  2. verb To ride or travel by bicycle or motorcycle.

engine — full definition

  1. noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
  2. noun A software system built to handle one specific technical job, usually named after that job.
  3. noun A person, group, or force that drives or powers something forward.
  4. noun A locomotive; the self-powered unit that pulls a train.

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