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Meaning of light engine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A locomotive running on its own, or with other powered locomotives, with no wagons or carriages attached.

Examples

“After a week's manœuvrability tests at Winwick, the locomotive was to undergo three weeks' trials, light engine and loaded, between Whitchurch and Tattenhall Junction.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

light engineering light entertainment light eon light equation light field light fixture

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