Diesel (Noun)
Meaning 1
German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The truck was equipped with a powerful diesel engine that could haul heavy loads up steep hills.
- The diesel locomotive chugged along the tracks, its rhythmic chugging a familiar sound in the countryside.
- Diesel fuel is more energy-dense than gasoline, making it a popular choice for long-haul trucking.
- The farmer's old diesel tractor had been reliable for years, but was starting to show its age.
- The diesel generator provided backup power to the hospital during the prolonged electricity outage.