Dynamo: meaning, definitions and examples

This word can also refer to a device that generates electricity, often used in automotive or bicycle contexts.

• The bike has a small dynamo that powers its lights.
• Early cars used dynamos for their electrical systems.

This term is typically used in British English to refer to a professional or amateur organization that plays football (soccer).

• Manchester United is a very well-known football club.
• He has been a fan of his local football club since childhood.

This term is usually used in American English to describe an organization that plays soccer.

• She joined the local soccer club to improve her skills.
• Major League Soccer includes several high-profile soccer clubs.

A general term used to describe a group of people working together towards a common goal or playing a sport. It can be used in both professional and casual contexts.

• Our project team worked late to meet the deadline.
• The team celebrated their victory with a big party.

Used to refer to a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, specifically in small-scale applications such as bicycles or small engines. It can also describe a person who is extremely energetic and active.

• The bicycle's headlight powered by a dynamo provides illumination while riding at night.
• She's a real dynamo, always buzzing with energy and ideas.

Applies to a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically used in larger scale applications such as power plants, backup power systems, and portable power sources.

• During the power outage, they used a generator to keep the lights on and the refrigerator running.
• The construction site is equipped with a generator to power tools and equipment.

Commonly used in automotive and power generation contexts, an alternator is a device that converts mechanical energy into alternating current (AC) electrical energy, usually for recharging a vehicle's battery and powering its electrical systems.

• The mechanic said that my car's alternator needs to be replaced.
• An alternator in the engine helps to charge the battery while the vehicle is running.

Refers to a machine that converts fuel into mechanical energy to perform work, widely used to describe the motor in vehicles, machinery, or other mechanical systems.

• The engine of the car roared to life as soon as the key was turned.
• They are designing a new type of engine that is more fuel-efficient.