engine turning

noun

ornamentation having the form of a pattern of circular arcs, engraved by a rose engine.

First recorded in 1880–85

Scotty had chosen the fast speedboat and already had the engine turning over.

"He's got that engine turning up as fast as it will go," he commented.

This represents two windmills, turning in opposite directions; and imitates the engine turning, on the backs of watches.

Well versed in the literacy of consumption, these people perform exactly the function expected: keep the economic engine turning.

She would pass anything, even the unexpected appearance of a road-mending engine turning a corner did not perceptibly disturb her.

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