locomotive
/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
noun
- A powered rail vehicle that pulls or pushes a train.
- Modern diesel locomotives are more efficient than their steam predecessors.
- The old steam locomotive puffed black smoke as it pulled into the station.
- The engineer climbed into the cab of the locomotive and started the engine.
adjective
- Relating to or used in locomotion; having the power to move or cause movement.
- The locomotive engine of the ship was housed below deck.
- The invention of the locomotive engine changed transportation forever.
- Muscles are the locomotive organs of the human body.
- Figuratively, serving to drive or advance something forward; dynamic and energetic.
- Her enthusiasm was the locomotive force behind the entire project.
- The new CEO acted as a locomotive leader, pushing the company toward innovation.
- Education is often seen as the locomotive of social progress.
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