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The synonyms of “Traction” are: adhesive friction, grip, friction, adhesion, purchase, resistance
Traction as a Noun
Definitions of "Traction" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “traction” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Motive power provided to draw or pull something, especially on a railway.
- The grip of a tyre on a road or a wheel on a rail.
- The action of drawing or pulling something over a surface, especially a road or track.
- The application of a sustained pull on a limb or muscle, especially in order to maintain the position of a fractured bone or to correct a deformity.
- Locomotives collectively.
- (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing.
- The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road.
- The extent to which an idea, product, etc. gains popularity or acceptance.
- The act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing.
Synonyms of "Traction" as a noun (6 Words)
| adhesion | Faithful support for a cause or political party or religion. Endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions. |
| adhesive friction | A substance that unites or bonds surfaces together. |
| friction | Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions. The friction of braking. |
| grip | A hairgrip. I ve changed my grip and my backswing. |
| purchase | Something acquired by purchase. A lease valued at seven year s purchase. |
| resistance | The degree to which a substance or device opposes the passage of an electric current causing energy dissipation By Ohm s law resistance measured in ohms is equal to the voltage divided by the current. These trees are widely planted because of their resistance to salt and smog. |
Usage Examples of "Traction" as a noun
- The changeover to diesel and electric traction.
- A primitive vehicle used in animal traction.
- A pent-up demand for traction and rolling stock.
- If a film got a little traction, a wider release could be negotiated.
- His leg was in traction for several days.
- His leg is in traction.
- His car hit a patch of ice and lost traction.
- Analysts predicted that the technology would rapidly gain traction in the corporate mobile market.
