English Expression · Intermediate
motive power depot
A place where locomotives are housed, maintained and repaired
Pronunciation: say motive power depot
Meaning
A place where locomotives are housed, maintained and repaired.
Example
Camden motive power depot has been much criticised for its emission of smoke in a residential neighbourhood and its complete dieselisation is rapidly taking place.
Camden motive power depot has been much criticised for its emission of smoke in a residential neighbourhood and its complete dieselisation is rapidly taking place.
Practice tips
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