traction enginenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈtræk.ʃən ˌen.dʒɪn/us/ˈtræk.ʃən ˌen.dʒɪn/a large, heavy vehicle, operated by steam power, used especially in the past for pulling heavy loads along roads
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Trucks, vans & caravans
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- armoured car
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- Dormobile
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- flatbed
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- heavy goods vehicle
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- paddy wagon
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