Definition of locomotive
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: locomotory
2
: of or relating to travel
3
: of, relating to, or being a machine that moves about by operation of its own mechanism
locomotive
nounDefinition of locomotive (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails and is used for moving railroad cars
2
: a school or college cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed
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The first known use of locomotive was in 1612
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