Been motoring around in a number of ways (bus, car, cycle, boat); but have
yet to encounter engine used in that context.

Have heard of engine used in somewhat archaic terms to describe a mechanical
device used to perform some sort of task. Which is what engineers do (hi
Lloyd!). :-))

surfnturf


"Curtis CCR" wrote in message
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wrote:

If you want to get picky, internal or external combustion "motors" are
correctly called engines, not motors.

Don't get too picky, because that is not correct. A "motor" is a
device that imparts motion. And engine can just about any mechanical
device. An motor could part of an engine. Or a motor itself can be
called an engine. So while it's normal to refer to your powerplant as
an engine, it no less correct to call it a motor.