English Explanatory Dictionary

steam locomotive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A locomotive, usually for use on a railway, that is powered by steam.

Pronunciation

/stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-steam locomotive.wav /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/

Word forms

steam locomotive steam locomotives

Etymology

From steam and locomotive.

Synonyms

steam loco steam engine pufferbelly bullgine

Related words

steam power steamship 🚂

Derived words

honorary steam locomotive
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