locomotive vs buffer

buffer vs locomotive

locomotive and buffer both are nouns.

locomotive is an adjective but buffer is not an adjective.

locomotive is not a verb while buffer is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
locomotive	Yes	Yes	No	No
buffer	Yes	No	Yes	No

locomotive (noun)	buffer (noun)
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks	a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
	a power tool used to buff surfaces
	an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
	(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
	an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
	a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
	(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

locomotive (adjective)	buffer (adjective)
of or relating to locomotion

locomotive (verb)	buffer (verb)
	add a buffer (a solution)
	protect from impact

Difference between locomotive and buffer

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