Phrase guide

in-line engine

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An engine that has all cylinders in one line or row.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

Examples

  • The straight-eight is an eight-cylinder in-line engine.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: straight engine

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: piston engine, internal combustion engine, ICE, engine

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Reihenmotor — engine with all cylinders in one row
  • Norwegian Bokmål: rekkemotor — engine with all cylinders in one row
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: rekkemotor — engine with all cylinders in one row
  • Polish: silnik rzędowy — engine with all cylinders in one row