Locomotive

Definitions

1. The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
2. A traction engine.
   rare
3. A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed.
   slang
4. Any of various early road vehicles, steam-powered, etc., forerunners of the modern car.
   archaic
5. A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports, such as the United States.

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Examples

“As on all other British Railways standard locomotives to date⟳, the lubrication of motion pins and reversing gear is by grease nipple and gun.”

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