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loco Definition

loco ()

noun

  1. locoweed
  2. loco disease

Etymology: MexSp < Sp, mad < L ulucus, owl, akin to ulula, owl

transitive verb -·coed, -·co·ing

  1. to poison with locoweed
  2. Slang to craze

adjective

Slang crazy; demented

loco Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • shunt: These include large passenger and freight train locomotives, BR shunting locomotives a diesel multiple unit and small private factory and works shunting locos.
  • shed: The loco shed is card covered in Das clay.
  • rebuild: The rebuilt loco was officially " born " in March 1996, when volunteers erected its mainframe.

Adjective modifier

  • fireless: A fireless loco is seen working in falling snow at Swanscombe.
  • 2ft: It was built in 1863 and was the first 2ft gage steam loco built.
  • diesel: Whilst the B & W is predominantly a steam railroad there are a number of diesel locos.
  • electric: There was also a pair of electric locos running light just in front of us to get out of the way too.
  • narrow: Those who said the system would not work away from narrow gage locos have already been proved wrong.

Modifies a noun

  • No.: Loco No. 6 " Duncan " has had a boiler tube replaced.
  • haulage: We believe that loco haulage is now to continue until 31 January, and on Saturdays as well as Mondays - Fridays.
  • depot: BVR No.6 ' Blickling Hall ' sets back at Alysham loco depot.
  • crew: Someone had omitted to ask the loco crew to take it easy.
  • shed: All five loco sheds are viewed together with scenes at Hunslet Goods Depot plus intensive traffic through the numerous junctions in and around Holbeck.
  • boiler: The shed with the open door is an ' Engine Room ' - perhaps with two old loco boilers within.

Noun used with modifier

  • pollo: Days to days pollo loco sound a little passed by the.
  • steam: From John Harkness, steam loco driver at Harrington No 10 Colliery.
  • gage: The standard gage locos of more modern design have the plate inside the cab, near the driver's controls.
  • diesel: I came across an item in which someone made a remark about " Deltic " being the first diesel loco.
  • tank: There was a very derelict Black Five there, along with a couple of tank locos.
  • gasoline: The Pocket Book entry for this location lists a Howard 4-wheel gasoline loco built about 1923; would not 1927 be more correct?

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