traction
IPA: trˈækʃʌn
noun
- The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
- The condition of being so pulled.
- Grip.
- The pulling power of an engine or animal.
- The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
- (usually after forms of gain, get or have) Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
- (business) The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved.
- (politics) Popular support.
- (academia) Scholarly interest and research.
- (medicine) A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
- (transport) Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.
verb
- (medicine, transitive) To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).
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Examples of "traction" in Sentences
- Relatives of the traction engine.
- Because the idea has no traction.
- A traction belt for pelvic traction.
- Characteristics of electric traction.
- Also longitudinal traction was an issue.
- A portable traction device is disclosed.
- A traction cable is carried by the drum.
- Control will be impaired but present, as will traction.
- There are two types of traction skin traction and skeletal traction.
- This design reduces traction on the retina via the vitreous material.