raft vs locomote

raft is a noun but locomote is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
raft	Yes	No	Yes	No
locomote	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, locomote is a hypernym of raft; that is, locomote is a word with a broader meaning than raft:

Other hypernyms of raft include go, move, travel.

raft (noun)	locomote (noun)
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

raft (verb)	locomote (verb)
make into a raft	change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
travel by raft in water
transport on a raft