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Definition of traction engine noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

traction engine

noun

/ˈtrækʃn endʒɪn/

/ˈtrækʃn endʒɪn/

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a vehicle, driven by steam or diesel oil, used in the past for pulling heavy loads

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