traction engine
noun
a locomotive operating on surfaces other than tracks and pulling heavy loads, as fallen logs.
Origin of traction engine
First recorded in 1855–60
Words nearby traction engine
tractile,
traction,
traction alopecia,
traction control,
traction diverticulum,
traction engine,
traction epiphysis,
traction load,
tractive,
tractive effort,
tractive force
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British Dictionary definitions for traction engine
traction engine
noun
a steam-powered locomotive used, esp formerly, for drawing heavy loads along roads or over rough ground. It usually has two large rear wheels and a rope drum for haulage purposes