English Explanatory Dictionary

motive power

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The power that enables something to move.
  2. The locomotives or other powered units that operate on a railway.

Word forms

motive power motive powers

Synonyms

locomotion motivity

Derived words

motive power depot MPD
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