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steam locomotive definition
Overview
Define the English word steam locomotive below. Steam locomotive is a noun. Also define these 0 related words and terms: .
English
Etymology
From steam and locomotive.
Pronunciation
- (Gen) IPA(key): /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/
Noun
steam locomotive (plural steam locomotives)
- (rail transport) A locomotive, usually for use on a railway, that is powered by steam.
- 1960 February, J. N. Faulkner, “The Belgian Railways today”, in Trains Illustrated, page 86:
- Inevitably the present extent and variety of the Belgian railways will diminish, and within the space of the ten-year plan we can expect to see a modern system concentrated on the main traffic routes like its neighbour in the Netherlands, and with its last steam locomotives and wooden coaches honourably retired to the museum.
Synonyms
- bullgine (US, slang, obsolete)
- steam engine (UK)
- steam loco
- pufferbelly (informal, dated)
Translations
locomotive powered by steam
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