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locomotive

1. lo.co.mo.tive \.lo--k*-'mo-t-iv\ aj 1a: of, relating to, or functioning 
   in locomotion  1b: having the ability to move independently from place to 
   place  2: of or relating to travel  3: of, relating to, or being a machine 
   that moves about by operation of it s own mechanism - lo.co.mo.tive.ness n
2. locomotive n 1: a self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails, utilizes 
   any of several for ms of energy for producing motion, and is used for 
   moving railroad cars 2: a school or college cheer characterized by a slow 
   beginning and a progre ssive increase in speed