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Definition of tractor

tractor

/ˈtræk.tər/
trac · tor
Plural:tractors
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tractor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A powerful motor vehicle with large, heavily treaded rear wheels, used primarily on farms for hauling equipment, plowing fields, and pulling machinery.

Example

"The farmer drove the tractor across the field to plow the soil before the spring planting season began."

2

North American A powerful motor vehicle with a short chassis and a cab, designed specifically to haul a heavy semi-trailer or other large loads.

Example

"The logistics company purchased a fleet of new tractors to improve fuel efficiency while hauling freight across the country."

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• Rhymes for tractor

• Nearby Words

trachycarpus
trachymene
track
tractor
trademark
tradescantia
traffic

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 19th century (originally denoting an apparatus for applying traction): from Latin tractor 'that which draws', from tract- 'drawn', from the verb trahere.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tractor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tractor
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