тяга́ч

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nounmasculineinanimatecountable

1.
tractor unit, prime mover, hauling tractor, tow vehicletransport
Тяга́ч тяну́л огро́мный прице́п по шоссе́.
The tractor unit was pulling a huge trailer along the highway.
A truck-type vehicle built to pull trailers or heavy loads; not an agricultural tractor (which is «трактор»).

Examples

Ты вы́звал тяга́ч?
Did you call a tow truck?
Тяга́ч при́был.
The tow truck has arrived.
Отруливаемый на стоянку самолёт сопровождал специальный тягач.
The plane being taxied to its parking position was escorted by a special tug.
Вы вы́звали тяга́ч?
Did you call a tow truck?

⚠️ Stress change.