Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Tank Locomotive.
Tank Locomotive - as a noun
A locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tank engineExample Sentences
"The tank locomotive chugged along the tracks, pulling a long line of freight cars behind it."
"The steam-powered tank locomotive was a common sight on the railways in the 19th century."
"The old tank locomotive has been preserved in a railway museum."
"The tank locomotive struggled to climb the steep incline."
"The tank locomotive emitted clouds of steam as it made its way through the countryside."