engine turning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of engine turning
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Thudding drums, an electric guitar that chugs like a tank’s engine turning over and blaring trumpet fanfare announce the onset of football on CBS, Fox and NBC.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
This decorative technique is know as guilloché, which was invented in the 1500s and also is known as engine turning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023
A turboprop is a jet engine turning a propeller.
From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2021
“They’ll do enough to keep the engine turning over and be a big help in a crisis, but they’re not able to take the lead on policy formation,” he added.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2017
She would pass anything, even the unexpected appearance of a road-mending engine turning a corner did not perceptibly disturb her.
From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)
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