Monomotor

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a single traction motor driving the axles on a bogie. attributive, not-comparable

    "Model of the new 2,800 h.p. diesel-electric C-C with Alsthom monomotor bogies, of which the first is about to be delivered to the V.R."

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"Model of the new 2,800 h.p. diesel-electric C-C with Alsthom monomotor bogies, of which the first is about to be delivered to the V.R."

Etymology

From mono- + motor, probably borrowed from Continental European applications; compare with French monomoteur.

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