Meaning & Definition of word "Locomotive"

Locomotive

/loʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/

1. A railway vehicle that provides the motive power for a train.
- Example: The locomotive pulled the heavy freight cars up the steep incline.
2. The engine of a train, especially when it includes the driving mechanism.
- Example: The new electric locomotive is faster and more efficient than the old steam version.
3. A self-propelled vehicle operating on rails, typically used for transporting passengers or freight.
- Example: Passengers boarded the locomotive, eager to start their journey across the country.
4. An engine used to pull railroad cars, often equipped with various types of technology for propulsion.
- Example: The diesel locomotive was capable of hauling several hundred tons of cargo.

●From Latin 'loco' meaning 'from a place' + 'motivus' meaning 'causing motion'.

locomotive breath:

A phrase describing a powerful and commanding presence.

locomotive power:

Refers to the driving force of something, often used metaphorically.

train:

A series of connected vehicles traveling on railways.

railway:

A track made of steel rails along which trains travel.

Meaning: To be on the move or to hurry.

● Example Sentence: We need to locomotive if we want to catch that train.

Meaning: A large and powerful person or thing.

● Example Sentence: He's a real locomotive when it comes to lifting weights.