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Meaning of locomotive engine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

locomotive

Pronunciation:/ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv//ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/

noun

Definitions

  1. The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.

  2. A traction engine

  3. A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed

  4. A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States).

adjective

Definitions

  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