tractor out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To dismiss (a tenant, etc.) while replacing manual labour with tractors.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
How is one to elucidate or scrutinize Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath with no reference to the Dust Bowl, the tractoring out of the Okies […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tractor out” mean?
To dismiss (a tenant, etc.) while replacing manual labour with tractors.
Is “tractor out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.