Synonyms for

Tractors

Verb / ˈtræktɜ:z / Another word for tractors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tractor is a powerful vehicle with large, heavy treads or wheels, used for pulling farm machinery.

Synonyms & similar words

tractor harvester plow tiller cultivator combine thresher seeder mower backhoe bulldozer excavator loader grader scraper

Synonyms by register

Formal

cultivator harvester tiller plow

Informal

farm machine workhorse big rig

Literary

iron horse steel beast

Antonyms

destroyer demolisher ruiner wrecking ball

Common collocations

  • farm tractor
  • garden tractor
  • compact tractor
  • row crop tractor
  • tractor trailer
  • tractor pull
  • tractor beam

Word family

noun tractor
verb tract
adjective tractable

Usage note

While 'tractor' most commonly refers to agricultural vehicles, it can also refer to a tractor unit of a semi-trailer or a tractor beam in science fiction. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer used his tractor to pull the plow.
  2. The tractor was too big to fit through the gate.
  3. The tractor had a flat tire and needed to be repaired.
  4. The farmer used the tractor to plant the corn seeds.
  5. The tractor was used to transport the hay bales to the barn.

Quotes

  • I'm a tractor girl. I drive tractors. I love being a woman in farming. It's a tough job, but it's a great job.
  • I love riding my tractor. There's nothing like it. It's freeing, it's peaceful, and it's beautiful.
  • The tractor represents a mechanization of agriculture, a transition from traditional farming methods.

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