With reference to locomotion by steam-power, and in names of vehicles and vessels propelled by steam, as steam barge, steam bus, steam-ferry, steam…
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| 释义 | society > travel > rail travel > rolling stock > [noun] > locomotive > steam locomotive (46) steam locomotive1812 With reference to locomotion by steam-power, and in names of vehicles and vessels propelled by steam, as steam barge, steam bus, steam-ferry, steam… steam-engine1815 A locomotive engine propelled by steam. steamer1837 A steam locomotive engine or train. Puffing Billy1848 a steam locomotive or steam train; also in extended use. Subcategories:— in nursery language (2) — chimney of (6) — part of fire-box (1) — whistle (2) — pipe conveying steam (1) — specific class of steam locomotive (4) — carrying own fuel and water (4) — burning wood as fuel (1) — used for shunting (5) — used for heavy (freight) trains (4) — to assist in climbing steep slopes (6) — other types of steam locomotive (6) |
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