wankel engine

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Noun wankel engine has 1 sense

Wankel engine, Wankel rotary engine, epitrochoidal engine - a rotary engine that is a four-stroke internal-combustion engine without reciprocating parts
--₁ is a kind of rotary engine

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Wankel Engine

Description:

A Wankel engine is a type of internal combustion engine that uses a rotary design. It was invented by Felix Wankel in the 1950s and is known for its compact and lightweight construction, as well as its high power-to-weight ratio.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Wankel Engine

- A type of internal combustion engine employing a rotary design.

Sample Sentence:

- The Wankel engine offers a unique alternative to traditional piston engines.

2. Adjective: Wankel Engine

- Referring to or characteristic of a Wankel engine.

Sample Sentence:

- The car is equipped with a reliable Wankel engine that provides excellent performance.

3. Verb: Wankel Engine

- (slang) To rev or accelerate an engine quickly and aggressively for enjoyment or demonstration.

Sample Sentence:

- He skillfully wankel-engined the motorcycle, displaying its incredible power on the race track.