Engine
Engine noun - An instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc..
Usage example: medieval engines of war
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Instrument is a synonym for engine in device topic. In some cases you can use "Instrument" instead a noun "Engine", when it comes to topics like cause, device that drives a machine.
Instrument
Instrument noun - A written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something.
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- The Magic School Bus: When Carlos needed some more time to perfect his music instrument, Ms Frizzle overheated the bus's engine to buy some.
Source: Faking Engine Trouble -
The cockpit view in the 3rd game gave you a clear view of every important element in the instrument panel, from the analog speedo and tach, to the shift-up warning lights above them, and the digital; numerical readouts of vehicle speed, engine speed, and gear selection below the analog gauges.
Source: Camera Screw -
For example, one notable case had a 747 pilot focusing on his airspeed indicator because of an engine problems and failing to notice his attitude indicator, right beside the instrument he was looking at indicated the plane was about to go into a diving barrel-roll.
Source: Failed a Spot Check
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