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Definition of traction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
movementact of pulling something along a surface
- The tractor provided traction to move the heavy load.
2.
public buzzsupport or interest in an idea or product
- The new policy is gaining traction among voters..
3.
transportationTECH. power that moves a vehicleTECH.
- Electric traction is used in modern trains.
4.
frictiongrip or friction between surfaces
- The car tires lost traction on the icy road.
5.
orthopedic careTECH. medical treatment using weights and pulleysTECH.
- The patient was in traction after the accident.
Expressions with traction
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become more popular or accepted
The new app is starting to gain traction among teenagers.
obtain a better grip or hold
The tires need to get traction on the icy road.
undergoing a treatment that uses pulling force for healing
The patient is in traction after breaking his leg.
system preventing wheel spin by adjusting power
Traction control activated during the sudden acceleration.
electric machine that turns wheels to move a train or other vehicle
The engineer checked each traction motor before the train left the station.
rechargeable battery powering electric vehicle motors
The car's traction battery needs recharging after 200 miles.
steam-powered vehicle used for heavy hauling
The old traction engine pulled the heavy load with ease..
Origin of traction
Latin, tractio (a drawing) + -ion (suffix)
Terms with traction included in their meaning
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balance
lose traction and slide unexpectedly
covering
spread fine grains over a surface for traction
vehicles
put chains on vehicle tires for traction
driving
maintain traction on the road surface while driving
traction
device enhancing grip on snowy surfaces
traction
protrusion on shoes for better grip
lost traction
having lost traction and moved sideways
vehicle control
drive with good traction and stability
brake system
designed to maintain traction on slippery surfaces
vehicle safety
metal links wrapped around tires for traction
vehicle system
having a transmission driving all wheels for better traction
winter driving
tire equipped with metal studs for increased traction
rail transport
box on trains releasing sand for traction
sports
athletic shoes with pointed projections for traction
surface covering
cover a surface with coarse particles to add traction
rail transport
device spreading sand on rails for traction
automotive
lose traction on wet roads due to water
traction shoes
related to the use of cleats
safety
material providing traction on a floor surface
skiing
ski wax for traction on classic cross-country skis
sports
material on a curling shoe for traction
technology
protrusion on wheels or tracks for better traction
automotive
losing traction on wet surfaces while moving
motor racing
motorcycle crash when both tires lose traction
Examples of traction in a sentence
Proper traction is essential for safe driving. The startup's idea is gaining traction quickly. Her campaign gained traction on social media. The car's traction improved with new tires. Traction control helps maintain vehicle stability. The boots provided excellent traction on the trail.
Traction is important for vehicle safety. He remained in traction for weeks. Traction was necessary to heal the fracture.
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- French:traction, adhésion, ...
- German:Traktion, Unterstützung, ...
- Italian:trazione, sostegno, ...
- Spanish:tracción, interés, ...
- Portuguese:tração, apoio, ...
- Chinese:牵引力, 支持, ...
- Japanese:牽引, 支持, ...
- Arabic:قُوَّة السَّحْب, زَخَم, ...
- Hebrew:גְּרִירָה, אֲחִיזָה, ...
- Russian:тяга, поддержка, ...
- Ukrainian:тяга, підтримка, ...
- Hindi:कर्षण, समर्थन, ...
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