LOCOMOTION

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locomotion
n. act of moving from one place to another; ability to move from one place to another


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Locomotion
In a general sense, locomotion simply means active movement or travel, applying not just to biological individuals.In biology, locomotion is the self-powered, patterned motion of limbs or other anatomical parts by which an individual customarily moves itself from place to place. Forms of locomotion are:animal locomotionwalking (and hand walking)runningcrawlingclimbingswimming flyingIn engineering:Locomotion No. 1 is the name of an early railway steam locomotive, even older than Stephenson's Rocket.Robot locomotionEntertainmentChris Sawyer's Locomotion is a 2004 computer game by Chris Sawyer.Locomotion is a 1982 arcade game by Konami.Locomotion is a 1992 puzzle game by Andre Wuthrich published by Kingsoft. Music by Gunnar Gaubatz (info from Gamebase database)The Loco-Motion is a 1960s hit song, originally performed by Little Eva, and its accompanying dance.
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Locomotion
Locomotion /lo·co·mo·tion/ movement or the ability to move from one place to another.locomo´tivelocomo´tor locomotion, n the act or power to move [more]Locomotion - Community and Resources

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locomotion
Noun
1. the power or ability to move
(synonym) motive power, motivity
(hypernym) mobility
(derivation) travel, go, move, locomote
2. self-propelled movement
(synonym) travel
(hypernym) motion, movement, move
(hyponym) brachiation
(derivation) travel, go, move, locomote


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locomotion (f)
n. locomotion, act of moving from one place to another; ability to move from one place to another

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