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a locomotive operating on surfaces other than tracks and pulling heavy loads, as fallen logs.[1855-60]
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traction engine
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Traction engine — Traction Trac tion, n. [L. trahere, tractum, to draw: cf. F. traction.] 1. The act of drawing, or the state of being drawn; as, the traction of a muscle. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically, the act of drawing a body along a plane by motive power, as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
traction engine — traction ,engine noun count a vehicle used in the past for pulling heavy loads … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
traction engine — ► NOUN ▪ a steam or diesel powered road vehicle used (especially formerly) for pulling very heavy loads … English terms dictionary
Traction engine — A traction engine is a self propelled steam engine used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. The name derives from the Latin tractus , meaning drawn , since the prime function of any traction… … Wikipedia
traction engine — noun steam powered locomotive for drawing heavy loads along surfaces other than tracks • Hypernyms: ↑locomotive, ↑engine, ↑locomotive engine, ↑railway locomotive * * * ˈtraction engine [traction engine traction engines] … Useful english dictionary
traction engine — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms traction engine : singular traction engine plural traction engines a vehicle used in the past for pulling heavy loads … English dictionary
traction engine — towing engine, engine used to pull objects … English contemporary dictionary
traction engine — noun A wheeled steam engine used to move heavy loads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. Syn: road locomotive … Wiktionary
traction engine — A steam or diesel engine used for hauling heavy vehicles on roads or over difficult terrain … Dictionary of automotive terms
traction engine — A means of motive power seldom seen in the present day, being a steam engine used to pull plows or heavy loads on the highway. See tractor … Ballentine's law dictionary
