Synonyms of donkey engine

Noun


1. switch engine, donkey engine, locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive

usage: a locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard

2. auxiliary engine, donkey engine, engine

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

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