locomotive Synonyms

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locomotive Meaning

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locomotive (n)

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

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locomotive (a)

of or relating to locomotion

Webster

locomotive (a.)

Moving from place to place; changing place, or able to change place; as, a locomotive animal.

Used in producing motion; as, the locomotive organs of an animal.

Webster

locomotive (n.)

A locomotive engine; a self-propelling wheel carriage, especially one which bears a steam boiler and one or more steam engines which communicate motion to the wheels and thus propel the carriage, -- used to convey goods or passengers, or to draw wagons, railroad cars, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.

locomotive Sentence Examples

1. The thunderous roar of the locomotive reverberated through the station as it prepared to depart.
2. The sleek locomotive whistled shrilly, signaling its imminent departure from the platform.
3. The massive locomotive huffed and puffed, its piston rods rhythmically clanging.
4. The old steam locomotive chugged along the rusty tracks, its whistle emitting a nostalgic melody.
5. The electric locomotive surged forward with effortless power, pulling a long trail of freight cars.
6. The maintenance crew meticulously inspected the locomotive, ensuring its optimal functionality.
7. The iconic steam locomotive "Big Boy" remains a testament to the engineering marvels of the past.
8. The abandoned locomotive stood forlornly on a siding, its paint faded and its windows shattered.
9. The toy locomotive whizzed around the miniature tracks, delighting the young engineer in its control.
10. The locomotive's massive wheels turned relentlessly, propelling the train across the vast expanse of the countryside.

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What is the meaning of the word locomotive

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks, of or relating to locomotionMoving from place to place

What are the synonyms of the word locomotive

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What are the antonyms of the word locomotive

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What is the usage of word locomotive

The thunderous roar of the locomotive reverberated through the station as it prepared to depart.

The sleek locomotive whistled shrilly, signaling its imminent departure from the platform.

How to use the word locomotive in a sentence?

The massive locomotive huffed and puffed, its piston rods rhythmically clanging.

The old steam locomotive chugged along the rusty tracks, its whistle emitting a nostalgic melody.