miniatureengine
nounUK /ˈmɪnətʃə ˈɛndʒɪn/
US /ˈmɪnətʃər ˈɛndʒɪn/
A miniature engine is a very small motor that makes tiny things move.
He built a miniature engine that could power his toy boat across the pond.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small-scale replica of a real engine, often built for display or collecting.
The museum displayed a miniature engine carved from brass.
3. A compact engine used in small devices such as model cars or drones.
The drone lifted off easily thanks to its lightweight miniature engine.
4. A simplified teaching model that shows how an engine works.
The science teacher used a miniature engine to explain pistons to the class.