What is another word for electric locomotive?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛktɹɪk lˌə͡ʊkəmˈə͡ʊtɪv] (IPA)

Electric locomotive, also known as an electric engine or simply electric, refers to a type of locomotive powered by electricity. There are various synonyms for this type of locomotive, including e-loco, electric train, electric engine, electric motive power, electric locomotive engine, and electric engine train. These alternative names can be used interchangeably to refer to a locomotive that operates using electric power. Despite the different terms used to describe electric locomotives, they all have one thing in common: they rely on electrical energy to operate. Such trains have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their reduced environmental impact and lower operating costs than traditional locomotives.

Synonyms for Electric locomotive:

What are the hypernyms for Electric locomotive?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Electric locomotive?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the meronyms for Electric locomotive?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for electric locomotive (as nouns)

Differentiating locomotive types:

- Diesel locomotive

- Electric locomotive

- Diesel-electric locomotive

Keyword synonyms:

- railway locomotive, railway engine, electric engine, electric engine car, railway carriage, locomotive engine

Semantically related words:

- rail transport, railway network, railroad network, railway station

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