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Meaning of steam locomotive | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/

Definitions

A locomotive, usually for use on a railway, that is powered by steam.

historical

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Examples

“Inevitably the present extent and variety of the Belgian railways will diminish, and within the space of the ten-year plan we can expect to see a modern system concentrated on the main traffic routes like its neighbour in the Netherlands, and with its last steam locomotives and wooden coaches honourably retired to the museum.”

CEFR level

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

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