traction
Pronunciation: /ˈtɹæk.ʃən/
The English word “traction” has 13 meanings listed here.
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.
- 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.
- Popular support.
- Scholarly interest and research.
- A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
- Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.
- A traction engine.
verb
Etymology
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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