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Meaning of locomotive
A locomotive refers to a self-propelled vehicle on rails, used for hauling trains.
Etymology of locomotive
The word locomotive comes from the Latin words 'locomotus' meaning 'to move from a place', and 'loco' meaning 'from a place' and 'motus' meaning 'moved'.
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe self-propelled vehicles.
Synonyms
engine
train
railway engine
motor
machine
vehicle
carriage
wagon
railcar
loco
steam engine
diesel engine
electric engine
locomotor
traction engine
railroad engine
railway locomotive
rail engine
traction unit
motor unit
power unit
railcar mover
freight engine
passenger engine
shunter
switcher
tank engine
tender engine
Definitions
- A locomotive is a self-propelled vehicle on rails, used for hauling trains along a track.
- * It can also refer to a person or thing that impels or propels something else.
Usage Examples
- The old steam locomotive chugged slowly out of the station.
- * The company is developing a new electric locomotive for freight transport.
- * The engineer climbed into the cab of the locomotive and began to check the controls.