die Zugmaschine
Translation
tractor unit, prime mover, locomotive
Examples
Die Zugmaschine zieht den schweren Anhänger.
The tractor unit is pulling the heavy trailer.
Eine starke Zugmaschine wird für diesen Transport benötigt.
A powerful prime mover is needed for this transport.
Grammar Patterns
to pull ((sth.)) Die Zugmaschine zieht den Anhänger.
Similar Words
Traktor (tractor), Schlepper (tug), Lokomotive (locomotive)
Etymology
From 'Zug' (pull, train) and 'Maschine' (machine). Literally a 'pulling machine'.
Memory Tips
Think of a machine that pulls things, like a train engine or the front part of a semi-trailer truck.