Diesel Locomotive (Noun)
Meaning
A locomotive driven by a diesel engine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The diesel locomotive chugged along the tracks, hauling a long line of freight cars behind it.
- A diesel locomotive was used to pull the passenger train through the mountainous terrain.
- The diesel locomotive's engine roared to life as it prepared to depart the station.
- Diesel locomotives have become increasingly popular due to their efficiency and lower operating costs.
- The museum showcased a vintage diesel locomotive that had been restored to its former glory.