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Meaning of traction motor | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An electric motor used for the propulsion of a vehicle, such as a tram, trolleybus, electric or diesel-electric locomotive or train.

Examples

“The diesel engines and traction equipment from S.R. multiple-units and traction motors from electric trains are also overhauled at Eastleigh.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

tractioneer tractioneering tractionlessness Tractions Tractite Tractive