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donkey engine meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of donkey engine at MeaningMonkey.org. donkey engine meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DONKEY ENGINE noun
Definition of donkey engine (noun)
- a locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard
- synonyms: switch engine
- (nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass)
- synonyms: auxiliary engine
Source: Princeton University Wordnet