Re-engine
//ɹiːɛnd͡ʒɪn// verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 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."
Example
More examples"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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