diesel locomotive

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Word: Diesel Locomotive

Definition: A diesel locomotive is a type of train engine that is powered by a diesel engine instead of electricity or steam. This means it uses diesel fuel to create energy to move the train.

Usage Instructions:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Countability: It can be used in both singular and plural forms (e.g., "one diesel locomotive" or "several diesel locomotives").

Example Sentences:

1. The diesel locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars through the countryside.
2. Many diesel locomotives are used for transporting goods across long distances.

Advanced Usage:

• Diesel locomotives are often used in freight transport due to their ability to operate in areas without electrical infrastructure.
• In some regions, diesel locomotives are preferred over electric ones because they can be more cost-effective and easier to maintain.

Word Variants:

• Diesel (noun): A type of fuel used in diesel engines.
• Locomotive (noun): A train engine; the vehicle that pulls the train cars.

Different Meanings:

• Diesel: Can refer to the fuel itself, which is used in various types of vehicles, not just trains.
• Locomotive: Generally refers to any engine that moves trains, which can include electric or steam engines.

Synonyms:

• Train engine: A general term for engines that pull trains.
• Diesel engine: While this refers specifically to the type of engine, it can sometimes be used to describe the engine of a diesel locomotive.

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Run on diesel": This idiom can be used to describe something that is powered by diesel fuel, though it’s often used informally to refer to people needing energy (e.g., "I need coffee; I can't run on diesel today!").
• "Pull the train": This phrase can be used to describe leading or taking charge of a situation, similar to how a locomotive pulls a train.

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Noun

1. a locomotive driven by a diesel engine