En′gi‐neer″ (?), n. [OE. enginer: cf. OF. engignier, F. ingénieur. See Engine, n.] 1. A person skilled in the principles and practice of any branch of engineering. See under Engineering, n.
2. One who manages as engine, particularly a steam engine; an engine driver.
3. One who carries through an enterprise by skillful or artful contrivance; an efficient manager.
Civil engineer, a person skilled in the science of civil engineering. — Military engineer, one who executes engineering works of a military nature. See under Engineering.