motive power
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Fortbewegung, Lokomotion, Fortbewegungsfähigkeit
The power that enables something to moveThe power that enables something to move.
Meaning
2 senses(figuratively, sometimes, uncountable, usually)The power that enables something to move.
Using electricity as motive power for railroads will do away with fuel trains, tenders, coal handling, water, and all that.
the power or ability to move
(collective, uncountable, usually)The locomotives or other powered units that operate on a railway.
Translations
4 languagesForms
plural: motive powers| Singular | motive power |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the power or ability to move:locomotionmotivity
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable