Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

re-tractioning

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: re--trac-tion-ing
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Renewal of traction equipment, in particular traction motors.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From re- + traction + -ing.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

retractioning (alternative)

Questions

What does re-tractioning mean?: Renewal of traction equipment, in particular traction motors.
Where does re-tractioning come from?: From re- + traction + -ing.

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