Rechercher
Traction engine
01
locomobile
a steam-powered vehicle used to pull heavy loads, such as agricultural machinery or road construction equipment
Exemple
Farmers relied on traction engines to power sawmills and grain threshers in the early 20th century.
They restored an old traction engine to its original working condition for historical demonstrations.
The traction engine's powerful pistons drove the wheels to move heavy loads with ease.
A team of horses was replaced by a traction engine for hauling logs out of the forest.
The traction engine's steam whistle echoed across the countryside as it moved along the road.
