Locomotive

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Definitions of locomotive

noun a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains

Example Sentences

A1 The locomotive pulled the train along the tracks.

A2 The old locomotive chugged slowly up the hill.

B1 The locomotive engineer carefully monitored the controls.

B2 The powerful locomotive could haul heavy loads across long distances.

C1 The vintage locomotive was restored to its former glory.

C2 The steam locomotive was a marvel of engineering in its time.

adjective relating to locomotion or capable of moving under its own power

Example Sentences

A1 The locomotive train chugged along the tracks.

A2 The locomotive engine powered the entire train.

B1 The locomotive parts were carefully inspected before the journey.

B2 The locomotive design was cutting-edge and efficient.

C1 The locomotive technology revolutionized the transportation industry.

C2 The locomotive company unveiled its latest high-speed model.

Examples of locomotive in a Sentence

formal The locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars through the mountain pass.

informal I love watching the old locomotive chug along the tracks at the train museum.

slang That locomotive is a real powerhouse, it can haul some serious cargo!

figurative Her determination was like a locomotive, unstoppable and powerful.

Grammatical Forms of locomotive

past tense

locomotived

plural

locomotives

comparative

more locomotive

superlative

most locomotive

present tense

locomotes

future tense

will locomote

perfect tense

have locomoted

continuous tense

is locomoting

singular

locomotive

positive degree

locomotive

infinitive

to locomote

gerund

locomoting

participle

locomoting

Origin and Evolution of locomotive

First Known Use: 1634 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'locomotive' originated from the Latin word 'locomotivus', which means 'moving from place to place'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'locomotive' specifically came to refer to a self-propelled vehicle that moves on tracks, such as a train engine, and its usage became more specialized in the context of transportation and engineering.