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locomotive
IPA(Pronunciation)
Noun
rare
slang
archaic
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。
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(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.
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locomotive
The old locomotive chugged up the steep grade, pulling the freight cars behind it.
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The old locomotive chugged up the steep grade, pulling the freight cars behind it.
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