Entry · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Plate N. A diesel-powered generator, asserting its presence amidst lesser machinery.
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Generator, Diesel-Powered
je-nuh-RAY-tur, DEE-zul POW-urd n.- 1. An industrial workhorse known for its squat, formidable stance, designed to keep the lights on and the party going come what may. Esp. one viewed astern, in raking light.
- 2. colloq. The reason your uncle's garage has a reinforced floor.
In a sentence,
"He marveled at the thiccc diesel generator dominating the construction site. The crane operator had to navigate around it like a barge."
Etymology,
From Latin generare, meaning 'to produce', combined with Rudolf Diesel (inventor, 1858-1913). The power output is inversely proportional to its ability to fit through a standard doorway.