Auxiliary engine
Auxiliary engine noun - Nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass.
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Synonyms for Auxiliary engine
Donkey engine is a synonym for auxiliary engine. In some cases you can use "Donkey engine" instead a noun phrase "Auxiliary engine".
Donkey engine
Donkey engine noun - Nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass.
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Synonyms for Donkey engine
Auxiliary engine is a synonym for donkey engine. You can use "Auxiliary engine" instead a noun phrase "Donkey engine".
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