Synonym: Diesel, Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel, Rudolf Diesel, diesel engine, diesel motor. Similar words: die, diet, series, facies, priest, adieu, die out, die for. Meaning: ['diːzl] 
n. 1. German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913) 2. an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil.
n. 1. German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913) 2. an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil. 151 There are several reasons for this swing toward diesel engines.
152 Fuels for diesel engines may be considered under two broad headings.
153 To one side are four small diesel engines for driving the generators.
154 I drank a cup of tea that tasted of diesel.
155 The steam locomotive has been superseded by the diesel locomotive.
More similar words: die, diet, series, facies, priest, adieu, die out, die for, species, per diem, soldier, die away, dietary, a series of, acquiesce, movie star, groceries, quiescent, audience, medieval, facilities, carpe diem, obediently, ingredient, these, acquiescence, sell, self-, foresee, beset.