tractor
word
/ˈtɹæktɝ/
TRAK-tur
/tɹˈæktɐ/
TRAK-tuh
Definition
A tractor is a strong vehicle with large wheels used on farms for pulling heavy equipment or machinery.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both rural and industrial settings, but most often refers to farm machinery. Used as a countable noun ('a tractor', 'two tractors'). Not to be confused with 'truck' (a cargo vehicle). Frequently appears in 'drive a tractor', 'tractor driver', and brands like 'John Deere tractor'.
Spanish: tractorPortuguese (BR): tratorPortuguese (PT): tratorChinese (Simplified): 拖拉机Chinese (Traditional): 拖拉機Hindi: ट्रैक्टरArabic: جرارBengali: ট্র্যাক্টরRussian: тракторJapanese: トラクターVietnamese: máy kéoKorean: 트랙터Turkish: traktörUrdu: ٹر یکٹرIndonesian: traktor
Example Sentences
The tractor is parked next to the barn.
basic
He drives a tractor on his farm every day.
basic
A tractor pulls heavy machines across the field.
basic
Our old tractor broke down during harvest season.
natural
You can hear the tractor working from the house early in the morning.
natural
If you need help with the crops, I can bring my tractor over.
natural