locomotive

  1. Noun.  (rail transport) The power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself, but pulls the coaches or rail cars or wagons.
  2. Noun.  (rare) A traction engine.
  3. Noun.  (slang) A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed.
  4. Noun.  (economics) A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States).
  5. Adjective.  of or relating to locomotion.
  6. Adjective.  of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself.

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