- traction engine
- `traction ,engine noun counta vehicle used in the past for pulling heavy loads
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
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 — ► 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
traction engine — a locomotive operating on surfaces other than tracks and pulling heavy loads, as fallen logs. [1855 60] * * * … Universalium