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HMH Into Reading Module 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Locomotives | The engines that make a train go forward |
| Chugged | To move slowly and noisily |
| Gadgets | Small, specialized machines or electronic devices |
| Phonograph | A phonograph is a machine that plays recorded music or sound |
| Sputtered | To work in a rough or uneven way and make popping noises |
| Flop | A complete failure |
| Incandescent | Give off a lot of light |
| Cylinder | A cylinder has circular ends and straight sides. In 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 it or sell it |