Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

barring engine

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.42 in modern English

Syllables
bar-ring engine
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small, auxiliary motor that slowly rotates a large main engine (i.e. massive marine diesel or steam engine) to a specific position for starting, maintenance, or cooling, preventing damage and allowing precise alignment without full engine power.

Etymology

From barring + engine.

Inflected Forms

barring engines (plural)

Synonyms

barring motor

Questions

What does barring engine mean?
A small, auxiliary motor that slowly rotates a large main engine (i.e. massive marine diesel or steam engine) to a specific position for starting, maintenance, or cooling, preventing damage and allowing precise alignment without full engine power.
Where does barring engine come from?
From barring + engine.

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