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Vocabulary Entry
traction
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of pulling or drawing something, particularly in a physical context; also refers to the grip or friction needed for movement.
Example Sentences
"The car's tires have excellent traction on wet roads."
"The athlete's rapid acceleration was due to his strong traction on the track."
"There was a noticeable traction increase after the new pavement was laid."
V
verb
To pull or draw something along a surface, often used in a mechanical or physical context.
Example Sentences
"The tow truck will traction the car back to safety."
"They need to traction the load more carefully to avoid damage."
"During the race, the horses were carefully tractioning their carts around the track."