locomote

[ loh-kuh-moht ]

verb (used without object)

, lo·co·mot·ed, lo·co·mot·ing.

1. to move about, especially under one's own power.

Word History and Origins

Origin of locomote¹

First recorded in 1825–35; back formation from locomotion

Example Sentences

Trees were bending before the wind and he found the only way to locomote was to crawl.

From Project Gutenberg

In a few days I learned to locomote very well on one leg and my crutches.

From Project Gutenberg

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