AUXILIARY ENGINE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

(nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass)

Synonyms:

auxiliary engine; donkey engine

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("auxiliary engine" is a kind of...):

engine (motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work)

Domain category:

ship (a vessel that carries passengers or freight)