engine

1. engine (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

Example: Their warlike Engins and munition
Exceed the forces of their martial men.

2. engine (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A tool; a utensil or implement.

Example: Flattery must be the most powerful Argument that cou'd be used to Human Creatures. Making use of this bewitching Engine, they extoll'd the Excellency of our Nature above other Animals [...].

3. engine (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.

4. engine (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.

Example: Vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.

5. engine (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To assault with an engine.

Example: to engine and batter our walls

6. engine (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To contrive; to put into action.