tractor

UK
/ˈtræktə/
US
/ˈtræktɚ/

Translations

tractornoun
tractors
pl
UK
/ˈtræktə/
US
/ˈtræktɚ/
tracteurVéhicule agricole.
The farmer used a tractor to plow the fields before planting the seeds.
Le fermier a utilisé un tracteur pour labourer les champs avant de semer les graines.
tracteurDans le domaine du transport routier, partie motrice d’un ensemble routier.
The tractor was parked at the rest stop while the driver took a break.
Le tracteur était garé sur l’aire de repos pendant que le chauffeur faisait une pause.
Additional translations
avion tracteurAéronautique.
Synonyms
agricultural machine
farm vehicle
tractorverb
tractored
Past Simple
tractored
Past Participle
tractoring
Gerund
Rare; chiefly science-fiction or technical. Means to pull or tow with a tractor or tractor beam.
tracterTechnique; tirer ou déplacer à l’aide d’un tracteur ou d’un rayon tracteur.
The freighter was tractored into the docking bay by the starship.
Le cargo a été tracté dans la soute d’amarrage par le vaisseau spatial.
Synonyms
haul behind
haul along
tractoradjective
UK
/ˈtræk.tə/
US
/ˈtræk.tɚ/
Used attributively to denote something related to or intended for a tractor (e.g., tractor tire, tractor beam).
de tracteurTechnique; se dit de ce qui est destiné à un tracteur ou utilisé avec un tracteur.
The mechanic replaced the worn tractor tires before harvest.
Le mécanicien a remplacé les pneus de tracteur usés avant la récolte.

Definitions

tractornoun
A powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, used chiefly on farms for hauling equipment and trailers.
The farmer used a tractor to plow the fields before planting the seeds.
A short truck consisting of the driver's cab, designed to pull a large trailer.
The tractor was parked at the rest stop while the driver took a break.
(aviation) An aircraft with its propeller(s) located in front of the engine(s), pulling the craft through the air.
Most early World War I fighters were tractors rather than pushers.
tractorverb
To pull, tow, or move (something) using a tractor or tractor beam.
The freighter was tractored into the docking bay by the starship.
tractoradjective
Relating to or designed for a tractor; suitable for use with a tractor.
The mechanic replaced the worn tractor tires before harvest.