1. a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains

1. relating to movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Usage: technical

Examples

• The steam locomotive pulled twelve passenger cars.
• A diesel locomotive is more efficient than a steam engine.
• The old locomotive sat rusting in the train yard.
• Modern electric locomotives can reach very high speeds.
• The locomotive’s whistle echoed through the valley.
• Physical therapy helps improve locomotive function after injury.
• The study examined locomotive patterns in various animals.