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locomotive meaning in English

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locomotive nom {f}

locomotive [locomotives]◼◼◼(self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails)
noun
[UK: ˌləʊk.ə.ˈməʊ.tɪv] [US: ˌloʊk.əˈmo.ʊ.tɪv]
The locomotive was pulling a long line of freight cars. = La locomotive tractait une longue file de wagons de marchandises.

locomotive à vapeur nom {f}

steam locomotive◼◼◼(locomotive powered by steam)
noun
[UK: stiːm ˌləʊk.ə.ˈməʊ.tɪv] [US: ˈstiːm ˌloʊk.əˈmo.ʊ.tɪv]