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English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
tractive force — noun 1. The pull that a locomotive, etc engine is capable of exerting at the drawbar 2. The force necessary to detach the armature from an excited electromagnet • • • Main Entry: ↑traction … Useful english dictionary
Tractive effort — (abbr. TE) is the pulling force exerted, normally by a locomotive, though the term could also be used for anything else that pulls a load. It is normally understood to be the actual force on the locomotive s drawbar or rear coupler. When a bare… … Wikipedia
Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, a FF, or Front engine, Front wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. This layout is typically chosen for its compact packaging, allowing the rest of the vehicle to be designed … Wikipedia
Traction engine — Traction Trac tion, n. [L. trahere, tractum, to draw: cf. F. traction.] 1. The act of drawing, or the state of being drawn; as, the traction of a muscle. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically, the act of drawing a body along a plane by motive power, as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Maximum tractive effort — The maximum tractive effort is the highest force that a vehicle can exert. The term tractive effort is usually used in connection with trains and rail locomotives. Like all forces, tractive effort is measured in newtons.For a locomotive to… … Wikipedia
Continuous tractive effort — The continuous tractive effort is the highest force that a vehicle can exert over an extended period of time. The term tractive effort is usually used in connection with trains and rail locomotives. Like all forces, tractive effort is most… … Wikipedia
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locomotive — locomotively, adv. locomotiveness, locomotivity, n. /loh keuh moh tiv/, n. 1. a self propelled, vehicular engine, powered by steam, a diesel, or electricity, for pulling or, sometimes, pushing a train or individual railroad cars. 2. an organized… … Universalium