locomotive

• Relatif au déplacement d'un lieu à un autre ou capable d'un tel déplacement ; également utilisé comme nom pour désigner un véhicule ferroviaire automoteur.

Relating to or having the power of moving from one place to another; also used as a noun for a powered rail vehicle.

1. Relating to movementB2formal

   Pertaining to the ability to move from one place to another.

   Relatif au mouvement

   • The locomotive system of the animal allows it to travel long distances.
   • Locomotive functions are essential for survival in the wild.
   • The study focused on the locomotive abilities of different species.

   Synonymesambulatorymobilemotilemoving

   Antonymesfixedimmobilemotionlessstaticstationary

• Véhicule ferroviaire motorisé qui assure la traction ou la poussée des wagons sur les voies ferrées.

A self-propelled, wheeled engine used to pull or push trains along railway tracks.

1. Railway engineB1formal

   A self-propelled, wheeled vehicle that provides the power to pull or push a train along railroad tracks.

   Locomotive

   • The old steam locomotive pulled the historic train through the countryside.
   • Modern electric locomotives are more efficient than their diesel counterparts.
   • The locomotive's powerful engine allowed it to haul heavy freight cars up the steep grade.

   Synonymesenginelocomotive engine