Non-traction
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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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