traction

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɹæk.ʃən/

Noun

traction (uncountable)

1. The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
2. the condition of being so pulled.
3. Grip.
4. The pulling power of an engine or animal.
5. The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
6. (medicine) A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
7. (transport) Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.
8. (usually, after forms of get or have) Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal.
   1. (business) The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved.
   2. (politics) Popular support.

Related terms

• contraction
• subtraction

Translations

• Portuguese: tração
• Spanish: tracción

Translations

• Spanish: tracción

Translations

• Russian: подде́ржка

Verb

traction (tractions, present participle tractioning; past and past participle tractioned)

1. (medicine, transitive) To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).

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