engine room

British

noun

a place where engines are housed, esp on a ship

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"Three crew members are reported missing and believed to be trapped in the engine room," it said, adding that authorities were working to rescue them.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

"The strikes damaged the Vessel's engine room and caused a fire," Thai transport company Precious Shipping said in a statement Wednesday evening.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, the 820-foot Virat began spewing heavy smoke from its engine room after being hit at a point farther east along the coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

As Willcox approached, Edwards pointed down to the engine room.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

For the thirteen-day journey, they slept on straw mattresses on a deck above the engine room, hanging tight to their bunk beds as the ship pitched and rolled.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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