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engine vs steam locomotive

steam locomotive vs engine

engine and steam locomotive both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
engine Yes No No No
steam locomotive Yes No No No
As nouns, steam locomotive is a hyponym of engine; that is, steam locomotive is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than engine:
  • engine: a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
  • steam locomotive: a locomotive powered by a steam engine
engine (noun) steam locomotive (noun)
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work a locomotive powered by a steam engine
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
something used to achieve a purpose
Difference between engine and steam locomotive

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