noun Download 🔗Share The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons. Examples : "The locomotive chugged, pulling the train full of students to their school. " vehicle machine technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A traction engine Examples : "The locomotive pulled the long line of train cars up the steep hill. " vehicle machine technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed Examples : "The team started a slow locomotive cheer, gradually getting louder and faster to show their support. " music entertainment sport sound group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States). Examples : "The United States, as a major locomotive of the global economy, imports many goods from other countries. " world economy business nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or relating to locomotion Examples : "The locomotive power of the school's new sports program energized the students. " vehicle machine technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself Examples : "The train yard worker inspected the locomotive engine for any damage before its next run. " vehicle technical machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading