Motors
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RE: Motors
Yes, an internal combustion engine is just one type of motor. Motor is a term that encompasses a broad spectrum. "Engine" is specific to internal combustion.
Pronunciation: 'en-j&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English engin, from Anglo-French, from Latin ingenium natural disposition, talent, from in- + gignere to beget -- more at KIN
1 obsolete a : INGENUITY b : evil contrivance : WILE
2 a : something used to effect a purpose : AGENT, INSTRUMENT <mournful and terrible engine of horror and of crime -- E. A. Poe> b : something that produces a particular and usually desirable result <engines of economic growth>
3 a : a mechanical tool: as (1) : an instrument or machine of war (2) obsolete : a torture implement b : MACHINERY c : any of various mechanical appliances -- often used in combination <fire engine>
4 : a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion; also : a mechanism or object that serves as an energy source <black holes may be the engines for quasars>
5 : a railroad locomotive
6 : computer software that performs a fundamental function especially of a larger program
- en·gine·less adjective
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RE: Motors
ORIGINAL: Kolni
motors are electrical, engines are gas.
Just a pet peeve.
ANd I am sure the 88 will be fine.
motors are electrical, engines are gas.
Just a pet peeve.
ANd I am sure the 88 will be fine.
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From: Appling GA
RE: Motors
Not to be totally off topic, any engine/motor harley makes will haul your friend up the hill.
And back off topic
does the word petrol bug you also?
gas gas gas gas gas gas gas gas
Gas is somthing women dont pass, at least thats what i've been told....
And back off topic
does the word petrol bug you also?gas gas gas gas gas gas gas gas
Gas is somthing women dont pass, at least thats what i've been told....
ORIGINAL: BadBobOk
I'm in the oil & gas business. It bugs me when people call gasoline gas. Gas is what we refer to as natural gas.
I'm in the oil & gas business. It bugs me when people call gasoline gas. Gas is what we refer to as natural gas.
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RE: Motors
Engine? motor? 88 cubic inches? Dictionary definitions?Highjacking threads?Motoring(or engining if you prefer)over the Himalayas?
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