English Explanatory Dictionary

traction engine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wheeled steam engine used to move heavy loads, plough ground or provide power at a chosen location.

Word forms

traction engine traction engines

Synonyms

road locomotive steam tractor

Related words

portable engine traction motor tractive effort tractor

Derived words

tractioneer
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