locomotive

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Pronunciation

• (Gen) IPA: /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/
• (RP) IPA: /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/

Noun

locomotive (plural locomotives)

1. (rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
2. (rare) A traction engine
3. (slang) A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed
4. (economics) A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States).

Synonyms

• loco

Translations

• French: locomotive
• German: Lokomotive
• Italian: locomotiva, motrice
• Portuguese: locomotiva
• Russian: локомоти́в
• Spanish: locomotora

Adjective

locomotive

1. of or relating to locomotion
2. of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself

Translations

• Italian: locomotivo
• Portuguese: locomotor
• Spanish: locomotor

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