engine

simple noun92 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0
diesel engine8.2
powerful engine8.0
big engine7.8
gasoline engine7.6
small engine7.5
gas engine7.5
petrol engine7.5
2-litre/2-liter engine7.0

Describes engine displacement.

twin engines6.8

Refers to two engines, often on an aircraft.

railroad engine6.5

Refers to a train engine.

railway engine6.4

Refers to a train engine.

be powered by a … engine7.2

Used to describe what provides power to a vehicle.

start the engine8.5
switch off the engine7.8
rev the engine7.5
cut the engine7.2
turn on the engine7.0
repair the engine7.0
service the engine6.8
gun the engine6.2
engine failure7.4
engine room7.1

Often used for ships.

engine trouble6.9
engine compartment6.7
engine driver5.5

Refers to a train driver.

the engine breaks down7.0
the engine stalls6.9
the engine dies6.8
the engine idles6.5
the engine ticks over6.2