engine of a train which pulls the carriages along the tracks
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 Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(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 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.
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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutMoving from place to place; changing place, or able to change place; as, a locomotive animal.
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
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
Locomotive Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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.
By the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.Locomotive Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries
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.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or "What's in a dream": a scientific and practical exposition; By Gustavus Hindman, 1910. For the open domain e-text see: Guttenberg ProjectTo 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
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", and is a shortened form of the term locomotive engine, first used in the early 19th century to distinguish between mobile and stationary steam engines.
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