twin-engined

A small twin-engined airplane flies over the mountains.

Definition

Adjective: Describing an aircraft or vehicle that is equipped with two engines.

Usage Examples

• (Planes with two engines.)
• (Vehicles with two engines.)

Advanced Usage

• Twin-engined design: A specific engineering layout involving two separate engines, often for redundancy or greater thrust.
  • The twin-engined configuration allows the plane to continue flying if one engine fails. (Design with two engines.)

Variants and Related Words

• Twin-engine (adj): a less common variant of "twin-engined," meaning having two engines.

  • The twin-engine boat crossed the lake quickly. (Boat with two engines.)

• Twin (adj): existing in pairs; double.

  • The twin propellers spun in opposite directions. (Two propellers.)

Synonyms

• Dual-engine: having two engines.
  • The dual-engine helicopter is more reliable in emergencies. (Two engines.)

Related Idioms

• Twin-engined power: a metaphorical phrase used to describe double strength or force.
  • The company's twin-engined growth strategy relies on both innovation and marketing. (Two sources of power.)