Meaning of the word "traction engine" in English

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traction engine

US /ˈtræk.ʃən ˌen.dʒɪn/
UK /ˈtræk.ʃən ˌen.dʒɪn/
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Noun

1.

a steam-powered vehicle used for pulling heavy loads or for driving farm machinery, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Example:
The old traction engine chugged slowly down the road, pulling a large threshing machine.
Many enthusiasts restore and showcase vintage traction engines at agricultural shows.
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