noun
Meaning 1
The sound made by a steam locomotive or ship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The sound made by a steam locomotive or ship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A locomotive, especially a train or ship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: childish
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Synonyms: choo-choo train
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noun
a child's word for locomotive
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
History
Imitative.
Across languages
23 source translations are retained for this English entry.