Tank Engine (Noun)
Meaning
A locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The steam locomotive was a tank engine, allowing it to travel long distances without the need for a tender.
- The old tank engine chugged along the tracks, its water and fuel tanks full for the long haul.
- The tank engine's compact design made it ideal for short trips and branch lines.
- After the locomotive was converted to a tank engine, it was able to operate more efficiently.
- The museum's collection included a historic tank engine, which was still operational and occasionally took tourists on rides.