adjective
- relating to or involving the action of pulling or drawing
Usage: technical; engineering
Examples
- The locomotive’s tractive force determines how much weight it can pull.
- Engineers measured the tractive effort required to move the heavy machinery.
- The tractor’s tractive power was insufficient for the steep hill.
- Tractive resistance increases with the weight of the load.
- The study examined tractive forces in different soil conditions.
- New tire designs improved the vehicle’s tractive capabilities.