Traction

//ˈtɹæk.ʃən// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power. uncountable, usually
  2. 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. 3
    The condition of being so pulled. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) wordnet
  5. 5
    Grip. uncountable, usually
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  1. 6
    The pulling power of an engine or animal. uncountable, usually
  2. 7
    The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface. uncountable, usually
  3. 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
  4. 9
    Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.; Popular support. uncountable, usually
  5. 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."

  6. 11
    A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb. uncountable, usually
  7. 12
    Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives. uncountable, usually
Verb
  1. 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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