TRACTION

Traction

Traction, or tractive force, is the force used to generate motion between a body and a tangential surface, most generally through the use of dry friction, though the use of shear force of the surface is also commonly used.

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traction

Noun

  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. a mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb
  7. the extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved
  8. popular support


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