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vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| locomotives | locomotives are the engines that make a train go forward. |
| chugged | if a machine chugged along, it moved slowly and noisily. |
| gadgets | gadgets are small, specialized machines or electronic devices |
| phonograph | a phonograph is a machine that plays recorded music or sound |
| sputtered | if something sputtered, it worked in a rough or uneven way and made popping noises |
| flop | something that is a flop is a complete failure |
| incandescent | something that is incandescent gives off a lot of light. |
| cylinder | a cylinder has circular ends and straight sides. is an engine a cylinder takes in gas to make other parts move. |
| patents | patents are legal documents. if you get a patent for an invention, no one else is allowed to make or sell it. |