n 1: a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical
problems [syn: applied scientist, technologist]
2: the operator of a railway locomotive [syn: {locomotive
engineer}, railroad engineer, engine driver]
v 1: design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply
project"
2: plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded
the robbery" [syn: mastermind, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate]