brunel

/ˈbruːnɛl/ or /bruːˈɛl/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A surname, a given name, or a toponym; specifically, it refers to the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, or his father Marc Isambard Brunel.

“The engineer Brunel designed the famous steamship SS Great Britain.”

2. noun

A type of railway engine designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

“The Brunel class of steam locomotives played a crucial role in the development of British railways.”

Synonyms

  • engineer
  • inventor

Antonyms

  • destroyer
  • destructor