English Explanatory Dictionary

East-West engine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A transverse car engine, that is, one that lies parallel to the front of the car, rather than parallel to the sides.

Word forms

East-West engine East-West engines East/West engine

Etymology

As in "east to west", this direction being conventionally crossways on a map.

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