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tractor
noun trac·tor \ˈtrak-tər\
: a large vehicle that has two large back wheels and two smaller front wheels and that is used to pull farm equipment
: a short, heavy truck that is designed to pull a large trailer
Full Definition of TRACTOR
1
a : a 4-wheeled or tracklaying automotive vehicle used especially for drawing farm equipment b : a smaller 2-wheeled apparatus controlled through handlebars by a walking operator c : 3truck 3f
2
: an airplane having the propeller forward of the main supporting surfaces
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Origin of TRACTOR
New Latin, from Latin trahere
First Known Use: 1900
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TRACTOR Defined for Kids
tractor
noun trac·tor \ˈtrak-tər\
Definition of TRACTOR for Kids
1
: a vehicle that has large rear wheels or moves on endless belts and is used especially for pulling farm implements
2
: a short truck for hauling a trailer
Medical Dictionary
tractor
noun trac·tor \ˈtrak-tər\
Medical Definition of TRACTOR
: an instrument used to exert traction on a body part or tissue (as in surgical procedures) <a urethral tractor>
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