tractive effort
tractive effort noun: the tractive force that can be generated by a prime mover to pull a load; cardinal examples are a locomotive pulling a train, a semi-tractor pulling a trailer or a tractor pulling a plow.
Noun
tractive effort (plural tractive efforts)
- the tractive force that can be generated by a prime mover to pull a load; cardinal examples are a locomotive pulling a train, a semi-tractor pulling a trailer or a tractor pulling a plow.
- Consequently, they developed articulateds capable of exerting 7500 drawbar horsepower or a starting tractive effort of 170,000 pounds.1959, David P. Morgan, editor, Steam's Finest Hour, Kalmbach Publishing Co.
- Synonyms:
- tractive force
tractive effort meaning in Tamil
tractive effort in Tamil
- இழுப்பு முயற்சி
Synonyms of tractive effort
Forms of tractive effort
| plural | tractive efforts |
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Questions about tractive effort
- What does tractive effort mean?
- Tractive effort means the tractive force that can be generated by a prime mover to pull a load; cardinal examples are a locomotive pulling a train, a semi-tractor pulling a trailer or a tractor pulling a plow.
- What is tractive effort in Tamil?
- Tractive effort in Tamil is இழுப்பு முயற்சி. See Tractive effort meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is tractive effort?
- Tractive effort is a noun.
- What is the plural of tractive effort?
- The plural of tractive effort is tractive efforts.
Words near tractive effort in the dictionary
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