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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
motive power

▶noun

1 the energy (in the form of steam, electricity, etc.) used to drive machinery.

2 the locomotives of a railway system collectively.

'motive power' also found in these Oxford entries:

escapement - heat engine - motor - nuclear power - prime mover - shaft - shafting - traction - trailing wheel

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