locomotive
Translation
locomotive, engine
Examples
The steam locomotive pulled the long train.
The steam locomotive pulled the long train.
Modern locomotives are powered by electricity.
Modern locomotives are powered by electricity.
Grammar Patterns
a/the locomotive a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains The steam locomotive pulled the train.
Similar Words
Synonyms: engine, train engine
Etymology
From Latin 'locus' (place) + 'motivus' (moving), meaning 'moving from a place'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'loco' for location and 'motive' for movement. It's a machine that moves a train from one location to another.