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Locomotive

/ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/

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

📖 Definitions of "Locomotive"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A traction engine

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

adjective
  1. 1

    Of or relating to locomotion

  2. 2

    Of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself

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