Pronunciation Noun
locomotive (plural locomotives)
- (rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
- (rare) A traction engine
- (slang) A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed
- (economics) A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States).
- French: locomotive
- German: Lokomotive
- Italian: locomotiva, motrice
- Portuguese: locomotiva
- Russian: локомоти́в
- Spanish: locomotora
locomotive
- of or relating to locomotion
- of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself
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