En′gi‐neer″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Engineered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Engineering.] 1. To lay out or construct, as an engineer; to perform the work of an engineer on; as, to engineer a road. J. Hamilton.
2. To use contrivance and effort for; to guide the course of; to manage; as, to engineer a bill through Congress.