locomotive

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/

Noun

rare slang archaic

(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons. / (rare) A traction engine. / (slang) A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed.

Japanese Meaning

鉄道において、列車を牽引する動力装置、すなわち機関車としての意味。 / （rare）トラクションエンジン、すなわち牽引力を有する動力機械としての用法。 / （slang）始まりが遅く、その後徐々に速度が上がる様子を表現する応援や掛け声の意味。

What is this buttons?

The old locomotive chugged up the steep grade, pulling the freight cars behind it.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古い機関車は急な坂をガタゴトと登り、貨物車を後ろに引いていた。

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Sense（1）

(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.

Sense（2）

(rare) A traction engine.

Sense（3）

(slang) A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed.

Sense（4）

(archaic) Any of various early road vehicles, steam-powered, etc., forerunners of the modern car.

Sense（5）

locomotives

（ plural ）

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