engine room
The term "engine room" is used in nautical contexts and metaphorically in sports and other fields to describe a central hub of activity or power.
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Definition
B2Nautical
(technical)A compartment on a ship where the engine machinery is located.
Example
- The engineer went down to the engine room to check on the machinery.
C1Sports
(informal)The central area or group in a team responsible for driving performance.
Example
- The midfielders are the engine room of the football team.
- In rugby, the locks are often considered the engine room of the team.
C1Figurative
(metaphorical)The core part of an organization or system where the main activities occur.
Example
- The research and development department is the engine room of the company.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "engine room":
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