🚂locomotive

noun
/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Meaning

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

Example Sentences

The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.

Example Expressions

work like a locomotive

Synonyms

engine, train engine, railcar, power unit

Antonyms

carriage, wagon

Collocations

steam locomotive, electric locomotive, diesel locomotive, powerful locomotive

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