barring engine

noun

A small, auxiliary motor that slowly rotates a large main engine (i.e. massive marine diesel or steam engine) to a specific position for starting, maintenance, or cooling, preventing damage and allowing precise alignment without full engine power.

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Meanings

nounbarring engine (plural barring engines)

plural barring engines

  1. A small, auxiliary motor that slowly rotates a large main engine (i.e. massive marine diesel or steam engine) to a specific position for starting, maintenance, or cooling, preventing damage and allowing precise alignment without full engine power.

    Synonyms: barring motor

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA small, auxiliary motor that slowly rotates a large main engine (i.e. massive marine diesel or steam engine) to a specific position for starting, maintenance, or cooling, preventing damage and allowing precise alignment without full engine power.

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Origin

From barring + engine.

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barring engine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barring%20engine

MLA

“barring engine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/barring%20engine. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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