aircraft engine

noun

Meaning

A machine that generates the power required to propel a plane through the air.

Examples

Modern jet aircraft engines are designed to be both fuel-efficient and remarkably quiet.
A failure in the primary aircraft engine forced the pilot to make an emergency landing.

Synonyms: motor, jet engine, powerplant, propulsion system

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aircraft engine

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛərkrɑːft ˈɛndʒɪn/

Definition

A machine that generates the power required to propel a plane through the air.

Examples

Modern jet aircraft engines are designed to be both fuel-efficient and remarkably quiet.
A failure in the primary aircraft engine forced the pilot to make an emergency landing.

Synonyms of aircraft engine

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