donkey engine en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) A steam-powered winch, once widely used in logging operations, also found in the mining and maritime industries.
- (historical) Any of a class of machines that used donkeys as a source of power to an output shaft or sheave.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| donkey engines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
water engine · horse power · windmill · watermill · horse engine · wind engine
Relateds
steam engine · iron horse · pony engine