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locomotive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/ · UK /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/

Forms: locomotives

locomotive means: The engine vehicle that pulls or pushes the other vehicles of a train.

noun

TRAIN ENGINEB2

The engine vehicle that pulls or pushes the other vehicles of a train.

  • The locomotive pulled six carriages.
  • An old steam locomotive stood beside the station.
  • These electric locomotives carry goods across the country.

Similar words: train engine, engine

Common phrases: steam locomotive, diesel locomotive, electric locomotive

Questions about locomotive

What does locomotive mean?

The engine vehicle that pulls or pushes the other vehicles of a train.

What is locomotive in other languages?

Türkçe: lokomotif · Español: locomotora · Français: locomotive · Deutsch: Lokomotive · Italiano: locomotiva · 日本語: 機関車

How do you pronounce locomotive?

In American English /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/; in British English /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/.

How do you use locomotive in a sentence?

The locomotive pulled six carriages. An old steam locomotive stood beside the station.

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