Diesel-electric Locomotive (Noun)
Meaning
A locomotive driven by the electric current generated by a diesel engine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The diesel-electric locomotive chugged along the tracks, hauling a long line of freight cars behind it.
- The diesel-electric locomotive's engine roared to life as it began its ascent up the steep mountain grade.
- Diesel-electric locomotives are commonly used in heavy-haul freight operations due to their high power output.
- The museum showcased a vintage diesel-electric locomotive that had been restored to its former glory.
- The diesel-electric locomotive's electric motors provided smooth and quiet operation as it pulled into the station.