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traction

noun
/ˈtɹæk.ʃən/

Etymology

From Medieval Latin tractio, from Latin tractus, perfect passive participle of verb trahere (“pull”), + noun of action suffix -io (genitive -ionis).

  1. derived from tractus
  2. derived from tractio

Definitions

  1. The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.

    • Horse traction was used for all but 23 years of the tramway's life.

  2. The condition of being so pulled.

  3. Grip.

  4. ›+ 6 more definitions

    1. The pulling power of an engine or animal.

    2. The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.

    3. Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support,…

      Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.

    4. A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.

    5. Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.

    6. To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).

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Derived

gain traction, non-traction, re-tractioning, retractioning, traction alopecia, traction battery, traction engine, traction motor, tractive

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for traction. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA