Donkey Engine (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Switch Engine

Hypernyms

• Locomotive Engine
• Railway Locomotive
• Locomotive

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Auxiliary Engine

Hypernyms

• Engine