Phrase guide
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noun
A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: engineering
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The engine compartment of a diesel locomotive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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noun
The source of power in a team or other group.
The midfield.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The source of power in a team or other group.
The pair of locks in a team.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Qualifier: rugby union
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The source of power in a team or other group.
The front row.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Qualifier: rugby league
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
The source of power in a team or other group.
The rhythm section of a steel band.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: engineering
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: room
History
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Across languages
17 source translations are retained for this English entry.
