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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
locomotion
    n 1: the power or ability to move [syn: locomotion, motive
         power, motivity]
    2: self-propelled movement [syn: locomotion, travel]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Locomotion \Lo`co*mo"tion\, n. [L. locus place + motio motion:
   cf. F. locomotion. See Local, and Motion.]
   1. The act of moving from place to place. " Animal
      locomotion." --Milton.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. The power of moving from place to place, characteristic of
      the higher animals and some of the lower forms of plant
      life.
      [1913 Webster]

   3. The name of a song and a dance, briefly popular in the
      1960's; as, do the locomotion.
      [PJC]

Thesaurus Results for locomotion:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
commutation, course, crossing, globe-trotting, going, journeying, mobility, motility, motion, motive power, motivity, movableness, movement, moving, passage, progress, tourism, touristry, traject, trajet, transit, travel, traveling
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