locomotive
n. engine of a train which pulls the carriages along the tracks adj. of locomotion, of movement; serving to move or put in motion; able to move independently from one place to another, self-propelled; of or pertaining to the engine of a train; of or pertaining to travel | ||||
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Locomotive Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Locomotive
A self-propelled unit of equipment which can be used in train service. (49CFR236)
A piece of ontrack equipment other than hi-rail, specialized maintenance, or other similar equipment; 1) With one or more propelling motors designed for moving other equipment; 2) With one or more propelling motors designed to carry freight or passenger traffic or both; or 3) Without propelling motors but with one or more control stands. (49CFR229) (UN1)
A self-propelled unit of equipment designed primarily for moving other equipment. It does not include self-propelled passenger cars. (49CFR223)
A self-propelled unit of equipment designed for moving other railroad rolling equipment in revenue service including a self-propelled unit designed to carry freight or passenger traffic, or both, and may consist of one or more units operated from a single control. (49CFR218) (49CFR221) (FRA3) (FRA4)
See also Rail, Railroad, Railway, Train.
A self-propelled unit of equipment which can be used in train service. (49CFR236)
A piece of ontrack equipment other than hi-rail, specialized maintenance, or other similar equipment; 1) With one or more propelling motors designed for moving other equipment; 2) With one or more propelling motors designed to carry freight or passenger traffic or both; or 3) Without propelling motors but with one or more control stands. (49CFR229) (UN1)
A self-propelled unit of equipment designed primarily for moving other equipment. It does not include self-propelled passenger cars. (49CFR223)
A self-propelled unit of equipment designed for moving other railroad rolling equipment in revenue service including a self-propelled unit designed to carry freight or passenger traffic, or both, and may consist of one or more units operated from a single control. (49CFR218) (49CFR221) (FRA3) (FRA4)
See also Rail, Railroad, Railway, Train.
| Railroad-Related Terms |
Locomotive
Locomotives are units propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control station, used in train or yard service
Locomotives are units propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control station, used in train or yard service
Locomotive Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Locomotive
(n.)
A locomotive engine; a self-propelling wheel carriage, especially one which bears a steam boiler and one or more steam engines which communicate motion to the wheels and thus propel the carriage, -- used to convey goods or passengers, or to draw wagons, railroad cars, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.
(a.)
Used in producing motion; as, the locomotive organs of an animal.
(a.)
Moving from place to place; changing place, or able to change place; as, a locomotive animal.
(n.)
A locomotive engine; a self-propelling wheel carriage, especially one which bears a steam boiler and one or more steam engines which communicate motion to the wheels and thus propel the carriage, -- used to convey goods or passengers, or to draw wagons, railroad cars, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.
(a.)
Used in producing motion; as, the locomotive organs of an animal.
(a.)
Moving from place to place; changing place, or able to change place; as, a locomotive animal.
| WordNet 2.0 |
locomotive
Noun
1. a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
(synonym) engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
(hypernym) self-propelled vehicle
(hyponym) choo-choo
(member-holonym) train, railroad train
(part-meronym) fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
Adjective
1. of or relating to locomotion
(synonym) locomotor
(pertainym) locomotion, travel
Noun
1. a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
(synonym) engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
(hypernym) self-propelled vehicle
(hyponym) choo-choo
(member-holonym) train, railroad train
(part-meronym) fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
Adjective
1. of or relating to locomotion
(synonym) locomotor
(pertainym) locomotion, travel
| hEnglish - advanced version |
locomotive
locomotive
\lo"co*mo`tive\ (?), a. [cf. f. locomotif. see locomotion.]
1. moving from place to place; changing place, or able to change place; as, a locomotive animal.
2. used in producing motion; as, the locomotive organs of an animal.
locomotive
\lo"co*mo`tive\ (?), n. a locomotive engine; a self-propelling wheel carriage, especially one which bears a steam boiler and one or more steam engines which communicate motion to the wheels and thus propel the carriage, -- used to convey goods or passengers, or to draw wagons, railroad cars, etc. see illustration in appendix.
similar words(8)
railway locomotive
locomotive engineer
tank locomotive
consolidation locomotive
mogul locomotive
locomotive boiler
locomotive car
locomotive engine
locomotive
\lo"co*mo`tive\ (?), a. [cf. f. locomotif. see locomotion.]
1. moving from place to place; changing place, or able to change place; as, a locomotive animal.
2. used in producing motion; as, the locomotive organs of an animal.
locomotive
\lo"co*mo`tive\ (?), n. a locomotive engine; a self-propelling wheel carriage, especially one which bears a steam boiler and one or more steam engines which communicate motion to the wheels and thus propel the carriage, -- used to convey goods or passengers, or to draw wagons, railroad cars, etc. see illustration in appendix.
similar words(8)
railway locomotive
locomotive engineer
tank locomotive
consolidation locomotive
mogul locomotive
locomotive boiler
locomotive car
locomotive engine
| Dream Dictionary |
Locomotive
To dream of a locomotive running with great speed, denotes a rapid rise in fortune, and foreign travel. If it is disabled, then many vexations will interfere with business affairs, and anticipated journeys will be laid aside through the want of means.
To see one completely demolished, signifies great distress and loss of property.
To hear one coming, denotes news of a foreign nature. Business will assume changes that will mean success to all classes.
To hear it whistle, you will be pleased and surprised at the appearance of a friend who has been absent, or an unexpected offer, which means preferment to you.
To dream of a locomotive running with great speed, denotes a rapid rise in fortune, and foreign travel. If it is disabled, then many vexations will interfere with business affairs, and anticipated journeys will be laid aside through the want of means.
To see one completely demolished, signifies great distress and loss of property.
To hear one coming, denotes news of a foreign nature. Business will assume changes that will mean success to all classes.
To hear it whistle, you will be pleased and surprised at the appearance of a friend who has been absent, or an unexpected offer, which means preferment to you.
Locomotive Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Locomotive
See also: Locomotive (Software).
A locomotive is a railway vehicle that provides the motive power for a train. The word originates from the Latin loco - "from a place", ablative of "locus", "place" + Medieval Latin motivus, "causing motion").
A locomotive has no payload capacity of its own, and its sole purpose is to move the train along the tracks. In contrast, some trains have self-propelled payload-carrying vehicles. These are not normally considered locomotives, and may be referred to as multiple units or railcars. The use of these self-propelled vehicles is increasingly common for passenger trains, but very rare for freight (see CargoSprinter). Vehicles which provide motive power to haul an unpowered train, but are not generally considered locomotives because they have payload space or are rarely detached from their trains, are known as power cars.
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