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engawa
nounLow
/ɛnˈɡɑːwə/A traditional Japanese architectural element: a narrow, wooden, external corridor or veranda that runs along the edge of a house, typically between the raised interior floor and the garden.
engel
nounC1 (Common word with specific religious/financial meanings)
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/A spiritual being, often depicted with wings, serving as a messenger or attendant of God in various religions, especially Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
engel's law
nounLow
/ˈɛŋɡəlz lɔː/An economic observation stating that as household income rises, the proportion spent on food decreases, even if absolute food expenditure increases.
engelmann spruce
nounC2
/ˈɛŋɡəlmən spruːs/A North American coniferous tree (Picea engelmannii) found in western mountain ranges, known for its bluish-green needles.
engels
nounA1
/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/Not an English word. The provided word appears to be a typographical error or the Dutch word for 'English' or 'Angels'. Based on context, assuming the intended word is 'English'.
engender
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1/C2
/ɪnˈdʒɛndə/to cause a feeling, attitude, or situation to arise or develop.
enghien, d'
nounVery Low
/ˌdɒ̃.æ̃ ˈɒ̃.ɡjæ̃/A French noble family name and toponymic title derived from the Belgian town of Enghien, historically associated with European aristocracy.
engild
verb-transitiveRare
/ɪnˈɡɪld/To cover or decorate with gold; to make golden or lustrous.
engine
nounB1 (High frequency)
/ˈen.dʒɪn/A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion; the primary source of motive power.
engine company
nounB2
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn ˈkʌm.pə.ni/A business that manufactures, sells, or maintains engines; a firm dedicated to engine-related products or services.
engine driver
nounC1
/ˈen.dʒɪn ˌdraɪ.və/A person who operates or drives a railway locomotive, also known as a train driver or engineer (in US English).
engine house
nounC1
/ˈen.dʒɪn ˌhaʊs/A building housing an engine, particularly for industrial or mining purposes.
engine pod
nounlow
/ˈɛn.dʒɪn ˌpɒd/A self-contained, external housing unit containing an aircraft engine and its associated systems, distinct from the main fuselage or wing.
engine room
nounC1
/ˈen.dʒɪn ˌruːm/The room on a ship, train, or similar vehicle where the engine or main machinery is located.
engine turning
nounLow
/ˈen.dʒɪn ˈtɜː.nɪŋ/A decorative technique of creating intricate, geometric patterns by cutting or engraving lines onto metal surfaces.
engineer
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪər/A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, structures, or complex systems.
engineer officer
nounC1/C2
/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪər ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/A licensed maritime professional responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of a ship's mechanical and electrical systems.
engineer's chain
nounC2 - Very Low Frequency (Specialist/Historical)
/ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪəz ʧeɪn/A unit of measurement for land surveying, specifically equal to 100 feet, divided into 100 links.
engineering
nounC1
/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes.
engineering geology
nounC2
/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/The application of geological knowledge to engineering problems, such as the assessment of ground conditions for construction.

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