tractor

Meanings

• A large motor vehicle with a powerful engine, used for pulling trailers or for heavy haulage.

  - "The farmer used his tractor to plow the field."
  - "The construction company used a fleet of tractors to transport heavy building materials to the construction site."

• A vehicle that is used to pull a trailer or to carry heavy loads.

  - "The truck driver used his tractor to pull a large trailer full of cargo."
  - "The loggers used their tractors to carry heavy logs to the logging truck for transportation to the mill."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹæktɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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tractor , factor , hydroplane , asphalt plane

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Homophones

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1. tractor
   

2. tractor beam
   

3. tractor engine
   

4. tractor tire
   

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Variants

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tractor , tractors , tractor trailer , tractor trailers , tractor-trailer , tractor-trailers

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Forms

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tractor, tractor engine, tractor tire, tractor pull, tractor rally, tractor parade, tractor demonstration, tractor show, tractor fair

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Etymology

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The word 'tractor' comes from the Latin word 'tractus', which means 'pulled'. The term was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe a motor vehicle used for pulling trailers or for heavy haulage.

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Related Concepts

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1. tractor cab: The enclosed compartment in the front of a tractor where the driver sits and operates the tractor.

2. tractor drawbar: The vertical bar or beam located at the rear of a tractor that connects the tractor to the trailer or other load being pulled by the tractor.

3. tractor front loader: A mechanism mounted on the front of a tractor that is used for lifting, carrying, and placing various materials or objects, such as gravel, sand, or logs.

4. tractor hydraulics: A system of pumps, valves, and fluid lines that is used to transmit and control hydraulic power in a tractor or other heavy machinery.

5. tractor implement: A farming tool or piece of equipment that is designed to be attached to the back of a tractor or other pulling vehicle, and used for performing various agricultural tasks, such as cultivating the soil, planting seeds, or harvesting crops.

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Culture

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In popular culture, tractors are often depicted as symbols of rural life and agricultural productivity. They are featured in many movies, TV shows, and documentaries about rural life and agriculture. Tractors are also popular collectible items, and there are many tractor enthusiasts and collectors clubs around the world.

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