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Uncommonlocomotive
The correct spelling is locomotive.
How to pronounce locomotive
/ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/
nounIPA: /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/
Say it like: Loc-omo-tiv-e
The correct spelling is locomotive. The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
- 2.A traction engine
- 3.A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed
- 4.A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States).
adjective
- 1.Of or relating to locomotion
- 2.Of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself
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