Sekirov Dictionary

locomotive

UK /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/US /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/

noun 5
adjective 3
forms 3

noun5

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The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
- As on all other British Railways standard locomotives to date, the lubrication of motion pins and reversing gear is by grease nipple and gun. — 1953
(rare) A traction engine.
A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports, such as the United States.
(slang) A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed.
(no longer used) Any of various early road vehicles, steam-powered, etc., forerunners of the modern car.

adjective3

Of or relating to locomotion.
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Moving, or capable of motion.
- Pindar seems to imply that these figures were actually locomotive automata. — 1879
Of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself.

forms

locomotives · more locomotive · most locomotive

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