engine of war
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Definition of engine of war - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
militaryDated machine or device made for fighting in warsDated
- The catapult was a powerful engine of war in ancient times.
- Siege towers were formidable engines of war.
- The battering ram served as an engine of war.
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Expressions with engine
turn off a vehicle's engine
He decided to kill the engine and take a break.
cause too much fuel in an engine
He accidentally flooded the engine while trying to start the car.
accelerate the engine quickly and forcefully
He gunned the engine and sped away.
powerful machine designed to cause damage
The tank was an engine of destruction on the battlefield.
problems with an engine causing malfunction
The car stopped due to engine trouble.
vehicle equipped for firefighting
The fire engine rushed to the burning building..
start the engine of a vehicle
He managed to get the engine running after several attempts.
online tool helping people find information on the internet
I used a search engine to find the answer.
make an engine work, usually by starting and keeping it going
The mechanic will run the engine to check for strange noises.
situation where an engine stops working
The plane had to land due to engine failure.
bright red color like a fire engine
She wore a fire engine red dress to the party.
company or person whose main work is designing and building engines
The car brand partnered with a new engine manufacturer for better performance.
part of a car that converts fuel into motion
He opened the hood to check the automobile engine.
tool to compare features and prices of products
A comparison shopping engine helped me choose the best smartphone for my needs.
section of a vehicle housing the engine
The mechanic inspected the engine compartment for leaks.
liquid in an engine that carries away heat and prevents overheating
The mechanic topped up the engine coolant before we started the long trip.
place where the central work is done
The campaign's engine room was bustling with volunteers.
engine powered by gasoline to generate mechanical energy
The old car's gasoline engine roared to life effortlessly..
self-propelled engine moving trains on tracks
The locomotive engine pulled the freight train across the country.
internal combustion engine using petrol as fuel
The car is powered by a petrol engine.
make an engine run faster for a short time
He likes to rev the engine before driving off.
make the engine run faster
She revs up the engine to show off her car's power.
primary source of development or progress
Education is often seen as the engine of growth in developing countries.
made so search engines can easily find and rank it
This website is search-engine-friendly and appears at the top of results.
Expressions with war
story about experiences in a war
The veteran shared a war story from his time in Vietnam.
team competition where each team is a different color
The summer camp ended with a color war.
colloquial term for bold or heavy makeup
She wore her war paint to make a statement at the party..
conflict between groups with different cultural values
The election highlighted the ongoing culture war in the country.
game where teams pull on a rope
The school held a tug of war during sports day.
people may use any method to win romance or conflict
She smiled and said, "all is fair in love and war."
normal rules don't apply in love and conflict
They used dirty tricks to win; all's fair in love and war.
heated online argument with personal attacks
The forum was ruined by a flame war.
war is brutal and lacks true heroes
In battle, there are no winners because there are no heroes in war.
competition where companies keep lowering prices to win customers
The two airlines started a price war on tickets.
the danger of armed conflict is growing
Many feared the war clouds are gathering in the region.
start a campaign against a problem or issue
They vowed to wage war on poverty in the city.
critical point where war is imminent
Diplomats are working to pull back from the brink of war.
unpredictable events occurring during a war
The victory was due to the fortunes of war.
direct armed conflict between opposing forces
The hot war resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
government campaign to stop illegal drug trade
The government intensified the war against drugs last year.
declaration of serious conflict or competition
The two companies' rivalry has escalated, this means war.
argument where people attack each other with strong words
Their war of words lasted for weeks in the media.
intense competition between companies lowering prices
The airlines engaged in a fare war to attract passengers.
extreme suffering and chaos during war
Soldiers often speak about the hell of war.
rewards gained through military victory
The general enjoyed the spoils of war after the successful campaign.
dispute over territory between rival gangs
The city witnessed a violent turf war last night.
intense competition to hire skilled employees
The tech industry faces a war for talent.
advocate for aggressive foreign policies
He was labeled a war hawk for his stance on international issues.
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- French:engin de guerre, ...
- German:Kriegsmaschine, ...
- Italian:macchina da guerra, ...
- Spanish:máquina de guerra, ...
- Portuguese:máquina de guerra, ...
- Chinese:战争器械, ...
- Japanese:攻城兵器, ...
- Arabic:آلَة حَرْب, ...
- Hebrew:מַכְשִׁיר מִלְחָמָה, ...
- Russian:военная машина, ...
- Ukrainian:військовий механізм, ...
- Hindi:युद्ध यंत्र, ...
- Bengali:যুদ্ধযন্ত্র, ...
- Catalan:motor de guerra, ...
- Czech:válečný stroj, ...
- Danish:krigsmaskine, ...
- Dutch:oorlogsapparaat, ...
- Greek:πολεμική μηχανή, ...
- Hungarian:hadigép, ...
- Khmer:គ្រឿងសព្វាវុធសង្គ្រាម, ...
- Korean:전쟁 무기, ...
- Persian:ماشین جنگی, ...
- Polish:machina wojenna, ...
- Portuguese (BR):arma de guerra, ...
- Romanian:mașină de război, ...
- Swedish:krigsmaskineri, ...
- Thai:เครื่องจักรสงคราม, ...
- Turkish:savaş makinesi, ...
- Vietnamese:vũ khí chiến tranh, ...
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