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a contest in which tractors compete to pull the heaviest load.[1985-90]
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tractor pull — trac′tor pull n. spo a contest in which tractors compete to pull the heaviest load • Etymology: 1985–90 … From formal English to slang
tractor pull — a contest in which tractors compete to pull the heaviest load. [1985 90] … Useful english dictionary
tractor — noun a) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields. b) A truck (or lorry) for pulling a semi trailer or trailer.<! we dont use this in Australia not sure about UK See Also: traction, tractor beam, tractor… … Wiktionary
Tractor — Tract or, n. [NL., from L. trahere, tractum, to draw.] 1. That which draws, or is used for drawing. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. (Med.) Two small, pointed rods of metal, formerly used in the treatment called Perkinism. [1913 Webster] 3. a motor vehicle… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tractor airplane — Tractor Tract or, n. [NL., from L. trahere, tractum, to draw.] 1. That which draws, or is used for drawing. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. (Med.) Two small, pointed rods of metal, formerly used in the treatment called Perkinism. [1913 Webster] 3. a motor… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tractor propeller — Tractor Tract or, n. [NL., from L. trahere, tractum, to draw.] 1. That which draws, or is used for drawing. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. (Med.) Two small, pointed rods of metal, formerly used in the treatment called Perkinism. [1913 Webster] 3. a motor… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tractor screw — Tractor Tract or, n. [NL., from L. trahere, tractum, to draw.] 1. That which draws, or is used for drawing. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. (Med.) Two small, pointed rods of metal, formerly used in the treatment called Perkinism. [1913 Webster] 3. a motor… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tractor biplane — Tractor screw Tractor screw or Tractor propeller Tractor propeller (Aviation) A propeller screw placed in front of the supporting planes of an airplane instead of behind them, so that it exerts a pull instead of a push. Hence, {Tractor monoplane} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tractor monoplane — Tractor screw Tractor screw or Tractor propeller Tractor propeller (Aviation) A propeller screw placed in front of the supporting planes of an airplane instead of behind them, so that it exerts a pull instead of a push. Hence, {Tractor monoplane} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tractor propeller — Tractor screw Tractor screw or Tractor propeller Tractor propeller (Aviation) A propeller screw placed in front of the supporting planes of an airplane instead of behind them, so that it exerts a pull instead of a push. Hence, {Tractor monoplane} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
