Word: Locomotive

Pronunciation

/ˌloʊkəˈmōtɪv/

Definitions

• Noun: A self-propelled railway vehicle that pulls a train along the tracks. It usually produces power through a diesel engine or electric motors. For example: “The steam locomotive was once the driving force of the industrial revolution.”

  • Example sentence: “The locomotive’s whistle echoed across the valley as it approached the station.”

• Adjective: (less commonly) Describing something that has the ability to move itself, especially in a powerful or controlled manner. For instance: “The new robotic vacuum cleaner is a highly locomotive device.”

Phrases

• “At the head of the train” implies that the locomotive is leading the train.
• “Under its own power” can refer to a locomotive operating independently without being towed or pushed.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The engineer inspected the locomotive before setting off on the cross-country journey.”
• Adjective: “The experimental locomotive vehicle demonstrated unprecedented agility and speed.”

Synonyms

• Engine (in the context of trains)
• Train engine
• Power car
• Diesel
• Electric (referring to the type of locomotive)
• Steam engine (for older models)