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Word: locomotive (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

  • of or relating to locomotion
  • of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself

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Noun:

  • economics A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States).
  • railroading The power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself, but pulls the coaches or rail cars or wagons.
  • rare A traction engine
  • slang A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed

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