re-tractioning

noun

Renewal of traction equipment, in particular traction motors.

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Meanings

nounre-tractioning (uncountable)

alternative retractioning

  1. uncountablerail transportRenewal of traction equipment, in particular traction motors.

    Gemini Rail Technology has the contract for internal refurbishment and re-tractioning of the '442s', although the re-tractioning was delayed to allow procurement of new static converters due to concerns about electromagnetic compatibility.

    2019 October, “'442s' withdrawn due to signal interaction issues”, in Modern Railways, page 87

Origin

From re- + traction + -ing.

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re-tractioning. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/re-tractioning

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“re-tractioning.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/re-tractioning. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “re-tractioning,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/re-tractioning.

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