English Explanatory Dictionary

portable engine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of steam engine with four wheels that could be hauled from one site to another, and usually not designed to be driven. The flywheel was used to drive machinery.

Word forms

portable engine portable engines

Related words

traction engine
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