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locomotive in French

locomotive in French is locomotive — locomotive means the engine unit that pulls the carriages or wagons of a train.

locomotive in French

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

What does "locomotive" mean?

  1. noun The engine unit that pulls the carriages or wagons of a train.
    "A steam locomotive hauled the vintage carriages along the coast."
  2. adj Relating to movement, or to the power unit that drives a train.
    "The disease affected the patient's locomotive ability."
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locomotive in a sentence

  • A steam locomotive hauled the vintage carriages along the coast.
  • The locomotive was uncoupled and sent to the depot for servicing.
  • The disease affected the patient's locomotive ability.

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What is "locomotive" in French?

"locomotive" in French is locomotive. locomotive means: The engine unit that pulls the carriages or wagons of a train.

How do you use "locomotive" in a sentence?

Example: "A steam locomotive hauled the vintage carriages along the coast." In French, "locomotive" is locomotive.

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