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Diesel-Electric Locomotive

Definition: A diesel-electric locomotive is a type of locomotive that derives its power from a diesel engine coupled to an electric generator for propulsion. It is widely used in railway transportation and offers efficient performance and flexibility.

Sense 1: Noun - A type of locomotive powered by a diesel engine coupled with an electric generator.

Example sentence 1: The diesel-electric locomotive effortlessly pulled the heavy freight train up the steep gradient.

Example sentence 2: Passengers on the platform eagerly awaited the arrival of the diesel-electric locomotive that would take them on a scenic journey through the mountains.

Sense 2: Adjective - Describing something related to or characteristic of a diesel-electric locomotive.

Example sentence 1: The railroad enthusiast enthusiastically collected miniature diesel-electric locomotives to create an elaborate model train display.

Example sentence 2: The maintenance crew ensured timely repairs and servicing of the diesel-electric locomotive fleet for uninterrupted train operations.

Sense 3: Adverb - Describing the manner in which a locomotive operates using a diesel engine coupled with an electric generator.

Example sentence 1: The train glided smoothly along the tracks, powered by the diesel-electric locomotive.

Example sentence 2: The new express service runs efficiently thanks to the modern diesel-electric locomotive technology.

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