civil engineer

Noun
Synonyms: civil engineer

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. an engineer trained to design and construct and maintain public works (roads or bridges or harbors etc.)Synonyms: civil engineer
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Engineer \En`gi*neer"\, n. [OE. enginer: cf. OF. engignier, F. ing['e]nieur. See Engine, n.]

1.A person skilled in the principles and practice of any branch of engineering; as, a civil engineer; an electronic engineer; a chemical engineer. See under Engineering, n. [1913 Webster +PJC]

2.One who manages as engine, particularly a steam engine; an engine driver. [1913 Webster]

3.One who carries through an enterprise by skillful or artful contrivance; an efficient manager. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

Civil engineer, a person skilled in the science of civil engineering.

Military engineer, one who executes engineering works of a military nature. See under Engineering. [1913 Webster]

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