twin-engine
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of twin-engine
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The twin-engine plane’s powerful jet blast sent beachgoers scrambling as sand, umbrellas and chairs were whipped through the air in the Florida community of Pensacola Beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
They are now a twin-engine scoring machine that can rival any similar duo in the NBA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The pilot of the twin-engine, single-seat attack jet was able to fly out of Iranian airspace before ejecting from the aircraft and being rescued, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
The twin-engine drones were developed by UK company Windracers, whose aircraft are also being tested in Antarctica to help experts forecast the impacts of climate change.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2024
I’m pretty sure one of them is a twin-engine commuter.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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