noun๐ShareThe act of pulling something along a surface using motive power."The car needed traction on the icy road, so the driver put on snow chains. "physicstechnologyvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe condition of being so pulled."The new marketing campaign gained traction quickly, pulling in more customers. "conditionphysicsactiontechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareGrip."The tires lost traction on the icy road, causing the car to skid. "technicalphysicsvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe pulling power of an engine or animal."The tractor's strong traction allowed it to pull the heavy wagon up the steep hill. "energyphysicsvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface."The car's tires lost traction on the icy road, causing it to skid. "physicsvehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(usually after forms of gain, get or have) Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal."The new marketing campaign is gaining traction, so we expect to see increased sales soon. "achievementbusinessactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb."The physical therapist applied traction to the patient's injured arm to help stretch the muscles. "medicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareCollectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives."The train yard was full of traction, with electric locomotives lined up, ready to pull freight cars across the country. "vehiclemachinetechnicalsystemelectricindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.)."The athlete was carefully tractioning his injured arm to help it heal. "medicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading