engine

engine
noun ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
a) A device to convert energy into useful mechanical motion, especially heat energy

Therefore this craftie engine he did frame, / Against his praise to stirre vp enmitye [...].

b) A powered locomotive used for pulling cars on railways.

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