Non-traction

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not for traction (motive power). not-comparable

    "Each four-car set is made up of: a 35¾-ton battery driving trailer open second, which also carries on its underframe the batteries, and battery-charging and compressor rectifiers and a compressor to provide energy for a variety of non-traction purposes; [...]."

Example

More examples

"Each four-car set is made up of: a 35¾-ton battery driving trailer open second, which also carries on its underframe the batteries, and battery-charging and compressor rectifiers and a compressor to provide energy for a variety of non-traction purposes; [...]."

Etymology

From non- + traction.

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