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engin.

any device, contraption or machinery, particularly a complex, dangerous or powerful one

5 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɑ̃.ʒɛ̃/
  1. any device, contraption or machinery, particularly a complex, dangerous or powerful one

    masculine
  2. a piece of military equipment

    masculine
  3. a piece of heavy machinery

    masculine
  4. any object whose name or function is unknown; a thingy; a gizmo

    informal · masculine
  5. tool (penis)

    informal · masculine
  6. a piece of hunting equipment

    masculine
  7. an apparatus used in artistic gymnastics

    masculine
  8. any tool or apparatus

    dated · masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle French engin m, from Old French engin m, from Latin ingenium n.

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