Synonyms of the word

locomotive

• n. (rail transport) The power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself, but pulls…
• n. (rare) A traction engine.
• n. (slang) A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed.
• n. (economics) A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United…
• adj. of or relating to locomotion.
• adj. of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself.

engine

• n. A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
• n. (now archaic) A tool; a utensil or implement.
• n. A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
• n. A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
• n. The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by…
• n. A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.
• n. (computing) A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying…
• n. (obsolete) Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.
• n. (obsolete) The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.
• n. (obsolete) Natural talent; genius.
• n. Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
• v. (obsolete) To assault with an engine.
• v. (dated) To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.
• v. (obsolete) To rack; to torture.

locomotor

• adj. Of or pertaining to movement or locomotion.
• n. Something that is capable of locomotion.

motion

• n. (uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
• n. (countable) A change of position with respect to time.
• n. (physics) A change from one place to another.
• n. (countable) A parliamentary action to propose something.
• n. (obsolete) An entertainment or show, especially a puppet show.
• n. (philosophy) from κίνησις; any change. Traditionally of four types: generation and corruption, alteration,…
• n. Movement of the mind, desires, or passions; mental act, or impulse to any action; internal activity.
• n. (law) An application made to a court or judge orally in open court. Its object is to obtain an order or…
• n. (euphemistic) A movement of the bowels; the product of such movement.
• n. (music) Change of pitch in successive sounds, whether in the same part or in groups of parts. (Conjunct…
• n. (obsolete) A puppet, or puppet show.
• v. To gesture indicating a desired movement.
• v. (proscribed) To introduce a motion in parliamentary procedure.
• v. To make a proposal; to offer plans.

move

• v. (intransitive) To change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to…
• v. (intransitive) To act; to take action; to stir; to begin to act.
• v. (intransitive) To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and…
• v. (intransitive, chess, and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of…
• v. (transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry,…
• v. (transitive, chess) To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the…
• v. (transitive) To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion,…
• v. (transitive) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion,…
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration…
• v. (transitive, obsolete) To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a…
• v. (transitive, obsolete) To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue);…
• v. (transitive, obsolete) To apply to, as for aid.
• v. (law, transitive, intransitive) To request an action from the court.
• n. The act of moving; a movement.
• n. An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
• n. A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand…
• n. The event of changing one's residence.
• n. A change in strategy.
• n. A transfer, a change from one employer to another.
• n. (board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules…

movement

• n. Physical motion between points in space.
• n. (engineering) A system or mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming…
• n. The impression of motion in an artwork, painting, novel etc.
• n. A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together…
• n. (music) A large division of a larger composition.
• n. (aviation) An instance of an aircraft taking off or landing.
• n. (baseball) The deviation of a pitch from ballistic flight.
• n. An act of emptying the bowels.
• n. (obsolete) Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.