The difference between Traction engine and Traction motor

When used as nouns, traction engine means a wheeled steam engine used to move heavy loads, plough ground or provide power at a chosen location, whereas traction motor means an electric motor used for the propulsion of a vehicle, such as a tram, trolleybus, electric or diesel-electric locomotive or train.


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  1. Traction engine as a noun:

    A wheeled steam engine used to move heavy loads, plough ground or provide power at a chosen location.

  1. Traction motor as a noun:

    an electric motor used for the propulsion of a vehicle, such as a tram, trolleybus, electric or diesel-electric locomotive or train.

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