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Traction
//ˈtɹæk.ʃən// noun, verb
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power. uncountable, usually
- 2 (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing wordnet
- 3 The condition of being so pulled. uncountable, usually
- 4 the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) wordnet
- 5 Grip. uncountable, usually
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- 6 The pulling power of an engine or animal. uncountable, usually
- 7 The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface. uncountable, usually
- 8 Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.; The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved. uncountable, usually
- 9 Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.; Popular support. uncountable, usually
- 10 Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.; Scholarly interest and research. uncountable, usually
"Despite this somewhat late start, the field of study has gained great traction globally, and since 2015 has even had its own journal: Linguistic Landscape: An International Journal."
- 11 A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb. uncountable, usually
- 12 Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives. uncountable, usually
Verb
- 1 To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.). transitive
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Medieval Latin tractio, from Latin tractus, perfect passive participle of verb trahere (“pull”), + noun of action suffix -io (genitive -ionis).
Etymology 2
From Medieval Latin tractio, from Latin tractus, perfect passive participle of verb trahere (“pull”), + noun of action suffix -io (genitive -ionis).
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