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re-ˈengine, v.
[f. re- 5 a + engine v. 4.]
trans. To furnish (a ship, or aeroplane) with new engines. Hence re-ˈengined ppl. a.; re-ˈengining vbl. n.
1888Daily News 9 Nov. 3/7 The Admiralty have decided to re-engine those ships [etc.]. 1889Standard 9 Mar., Certain ships required to be re-engined. 1941Sun (Baltimore) 20 Jan. 2/7 Reengined and rearmed Hurricanes, new Tornadoes..and improved Defiants. 1955Times 23 Aug. 5/1 The Grants Scheme should be extended to include the re-engining and re-conditioning of suitable trawlers. 1967Jane's Surface Skimmer Syst. 1967–68 36 (caption) A re-engined version of the bhc sr.n5. 1973Stornoway Gaz. 2 June 2/5 The cruising speed will be 14½ knots—she has not been re-engined. |