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engine block

The cast metal block containing the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine.

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cyl′inder block`

the metal casting in which the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine are bored.

Also called engine block.

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Noun

engine block - a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"

cylinder block, block

casting, cast - object formed by a mold

piston chamber, cylinder - a chamber within which piston moves

internal-combustion engine, ICE - a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine

reciprocating engine - an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders

Translations

engine block

n (Aut) → blocco motore

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