traction
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/ˈtrækʃn/
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/ˈtrækʃn/
noun
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The force that pulls something along a surface.
The train got more traction on the wet tracks than we expected.
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A medical treatment that uses equipment to slowly pull a broken bone back into place.
He spent six weeks in traction after he broke his leg.
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The force that prevents something, like a vehicle's wheels, from sliding on the ground.
The car's tires have good traction on the icy road.
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The degree to which an idea, product, etc. becomes popular or gains support.
The president's message is gaining traction among undecided voters.
translation
The force that pulls something along a surface.; A medical treatment that uses equipment to slowly pull a broken bone back into place.; The force that prevents something, like a vehicle's wheels, from sliding on the ground.; The degree to which an idea, product, etc. becomes popular or gains support.
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