Electric Locomotive (Noun)
Meaning
A locomotive that is powered by an electric motor.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new electric locomotive was designed for efficiency and environmental sustainability on long-distance hauls.
- It took several years to convert the entire rail line to accommodate the new electric locomotive fleet.
- Electric locomotives like this one can usually achieve higher speeds than their diesel counterparts.
- The old steam engine was replaced by an electric locomotive in the 1950s to improve performance.
- Commuter trains using electric locomotives are common in densely populated urban areas worldwide.