ADJ.
behind, used
VERB + LOCOMOTIVE
drive, figures, like, pushed, works
LOCOMOTIVE + NOUN
automata, conductor, dawn, railroad
PREP.
from, in
ADV.
actually
noun
The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
As on all other British Railways standard locomotives to date, the lubrication of motion pins and reversing gear is by grease nipple and gun.
A traction engine.
A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed.
Any of various early road vehicles, steam-powered, etc., forerunners of the modern car.
A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports, such as the United States.
adj
Of or relating to locomotion.
Of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself.
Moving, or capable of motion.
Pindar seems to imply that these figures were actually locomotive automata.
As on all other British Railways standard locomotives to date, the lubrication of motion pins and reversing gear is by grease nipple and gun.
WiktionaryPindar seems to imply that these figures were actually locomotive automata.
WiktionaryThe locomotive was pulling a long line of freight cars.
Tatoeba · #20470We were wakened by the whistle of the steam locomotive at dawn.
Tatoeba · #1263685The locomotive is at the end of the train.
Tatoeba · #1849234The locomotive derailed and tumbled around before it was stopped by a huge concrete wall at the station.
Tatoeba · #3930965i Register
In some senses, locomotive is marked as slang, archaic, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.