Re-engine

//ɹiːɛnd͡ʒɪn// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of reengine. alt-of, alternative

    "Instead of something completely new, with all the inherent delays associated with testing and the high risk of failure, it was suggested in some circles that it might be possible to re-engine an existing type and beef up its bogies and suspension."

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"Instead of something completely new, with all the inherent delays associated with testing and the high risk of failure, it was suggested in some circles that it might be possible to re-engine an existing type and beef up its bogies and suspension."

Etymology

From re- + engine.

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