Locomotive engine and Steam locomotive

Locomotive engine

Locomotive engine noun - A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks.

Steam locomotive and locomotive engine are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steam locomotive" instead a noun phrase "Locomotive engine".

Steam locomotive

Steam locomotive noun - A locomotive powered by a steam engine.
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Synonyms for Steam locomotive

Locomotive engine and steam locomotive are semantically related. You can use "Locomotive engine" instead a noun phrase "Steam locomotive".
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