Engaging \En*ga"ging\, a.
Tending to draw the attention or affections; attractive; as,
engaging manners or address. -- {En*ga"ging*ly}, adv. --
{En*ga"ging*ness}, n.
[1913 Webster]
{Engaging and disengaging gear} or {Engaging and disengaging
machinery}, that in which, or by means of which, one part is
alternately brought into gear or out of gear with another
part, as occasion may require.
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