Pronunciation: /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/
noun a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains
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
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.
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.
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