Meaning Of The Word Locomotive

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What's The Definition Of Locomotive?

locomotive
countable noun: A locomotive is a large vehicle that pulls a railway train.

locomotive in American English
of locomotion
adjective: of or pertaining to locomotives
noun: a self-propelled, vehicular engine, powered by steam, a diesel, or electricity, for pulling or, sometimes, pushing a train or individual railroad cars

locomotive in British English
adjective: of or relating to locomotion
noun: a self-propelled engine driven by steam, electricity, or diesel power and used for drawing trains along railway tracks

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