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traction

/ˈtræk.ʃən/

Translations

tractionnoun

tractions

The car lost traction on the icy road.

Машина потеряла тягу на обледенелой дороге.

The startup gained traction with its innovative product.

Стартап привлек внимание благодаря своему инновационному продукту.

Additional translations

Synonyms

traction force

tractionadjective

/ˈtræk.ʃən/

Used only attributively (e.g., “traction motor”); non-gradable.

tractionnoun

The action of drawing or pulling something over a surface, especially a road or track.

The tractor provided the necessary traction to pull the heavy load across the field.

The grip of a tire on a road or a wheel on a rail.

The new tires improved the car's traction on wet roads.

The extent to which a product, idea, etc., gains popularity or acceptance.

The startup gained traction quickly after launching its innovative app.

The application of a sustained pull on a limb or muscle, especially in medical treatment.

The patient was placed in traction to help heal the broken leg.

tractionadjective

Relating to or designed for providing traction (pulling power or grip).

The locomotive is equipped with new traction motors.