steam engine

stiːm ˈɛn.dʒɪn
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Translation of steam engine into German

Noun

1.

mechanical work

TECH.
engine using steam to move pistons or turbines
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  • The steam engine revolutionized transportation in the 19th century.Die Dampfmaschine revolutionierte den Transport im 19. Jahrhundert.
2.

transportation

DatedUK
steam-powered locomotive used on railways
DatedUK
Dampflok fDampflokomotive f
  • The old steam engine chugged along the tracks.Die alte Dampflok schnaufte über die Gleise.
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Images of steam engine

  • steam engine: engine using steam to move pistons or turbines
    (mechanical work) Dampfmaschine
  • steam engine: steam-powered locomotive used on railways
    (transportation) Dampflok

Synonyms and analogies of steam engine in English

n.enginelocomotiveMore synonyms

Examples of steam engine in a sentence

  • He studied the mechanics of a steam engine for his engineering project.
  • The museum displayed a vintage steam engine.
  • Children were fascinated by the miniature steam engine.

Translations of "steam engine" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieDampfmaschinenf.

A steam engine efficiently converts the heat of steam into motion.

Eine Dampfmaschine wandelt die Wärme des Dampfs effizient in Bewegung um.

dieDampfloknf.

He mimicked the toot of a steam engine, making everyone laugh.

Er imitierte das Tuten einer Dampflok und brachte alle zum Lachen.

dieDampflokomotivenf.

A skilled stoker can keep a steam engine operating efficiently under any conditions.

Ein erfahrener Heizer kann unter allen Bedingungen eine Dampflokomotive effizient betreiben.

Dampfmotorn.

The old steam engine was rebuilt with an updated link motion for better reliability.

Der alte Dampfmotor wurde mit einem aktualisierten Schubstangengetriebe für bessere Zuverlässigkeit neu aufgebaut.

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Other translations for steam engine:

  • Loknf.
  • Dampfzugn.
  • Dampfantriebn.

steam engine: Examples and translations in context

A steam engine can power trains and boats across long distances.

Eine Dampfmaschine kann Züge und Boote über lange Strecken antreiben.

Factories once relied heavily on the steam engine for heavy lifting.

Früher waren Fabriken stark auf die Dampfmaschine für schwere Lasten angewiesen.

In that case you know who invented the steam engine.

Dann wissen sie auch, wer die Dampfmaschine erfunden hat.

The steam engine itself ushered in a genuine revolution in industrial production.

Überhaupt sorgte die Dampfmaschine für eine echte Revolution in der industriellen Produktion.

The steam engine was a very important invention for the mining industry.

Die Dampfmaschine war eine sehr wichtige Erfindung für den Bergbau.

The team examined the valved mechanisms of the old steam engine.

Das Team untersuchte die mit Ventilen ausgestatteten Mechanismen der alten Dampfmaschine.

You can compare digitalization with the invention of the steam engine.

Sie können die Digitalisierung mit der Einführung der Dampfmaschine vergleichen.

Until today it is the oldest working steam engine world-wide.

Sie hat bis heute die älteste funktionierende Dampfmaschine der Welt.

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