traction

noun

trac·tion ˈtrak-shən How to pronounce traction (audio)

: the adhesive friction of a body on a surface on which it moves

the traction of a wheel on a rail

: a pulling force exerted on a skeletal structure (as in a fracture) by means of a special device

a traction splint

also : a state of tension created by such a pulling force

a leg in traction

: the act of drawing : the state of being drawn

also : the force exerted in drawing

: the support or interest that is needed for something to make progress or succeed

a product that is starting to gain traction among consumers

… the litmus test issues of abortion and gay marriage have been losing traction, subordinated to the Iraq war and terrorism.

Thomas B. Edsall

As many economists have noted, cutting spending is the worst thing people with means can do for the economy right now. But that argument seems to have little traction, especially because even those with steady paychecks and no fear of losing their job have seen their net worth decline and their retirement savings evaporate.

Shaila Dewan

: the drawing of a vehicle by motive power

also : the motive power employed

tractional

ˈtrak-shnəl How to pronounce traction (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

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A tractor is something that pulls something else. We usually use the word for a piece of farm machinery, but it's also the name of the part of a big truck that includes the engine and the cab. Tractors get terrific traction, because of their powerful engines and the deep ridges on their huge wheels. A cross-country skier needs traction to kick herself forward, but doesn't want it to slow her down when she's gliding, so the bottom of the skis may have a "fish-scale" surface that permits both of these at the same time.

Example Sentences

These tires get good traction on wet roads. A patch of ice caused the car to lose traction. She was in traction for three weeks after she broke her hip. The bill failed to gain traction in the Senate. We didn't get traction on this idea until the board took interest.

Recent Examples on the Web Regarding the business itself, the pressure being applied to companies to either protect employees that are in these states — or even prevent filming in those states — is going to get traction.

Mikey O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 But those arguments didn’t seem to get much traction in the city, and last year Stewart twice slammed the low academic performance as the fault of the schools administration.

Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 Plus, this is a panic-purchase and who knows what’s going to happen to availability if the freedom-haters get traction with their assault on our … freedom.

Matt Thompson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2022 Homemade covers — someone singing in their bedroom a cappella or accompanied only by keyboard or acoustic guitar — can get traction, too.

New York Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Another outcome is that the person is unable to get any such traction.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 Those arguments could get traction with judges there, said Elizabeth Sepper, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.

Lindsay Whitehurst, ajc, 3 Aug. 2022 FLoC is one such solution that failed to get any traction.

Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022 Pretenders to the short-message throne, such as Parler or Gab, struggled to get traction, as their networks lacked sufficient size and numbers of influential users to compete in a battle for attention.

Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 28 July 2022 See More

单词	retractions
释义	traction noun trac·tion ˈtrak-shən 1 a : the adhesive friction of a body on a surface on which it moves the traction of a wheel on a rail b : a pulling force exerted on a skeletal structure (as in a fracture) by means of a special device a traction splint also : a state of tension created by such a pulling force a leg in traction 2 : the act of drawing : the state of being drawn also : the force exerted in drawing 3 : the support or interest that is needed for something to make progress or succeed a product that is starting to gain traction among consumers … the litmus test issues of abortion and gay marriage have been losing traction, subordinated to the Iraq war and terrorism. Thomas B. Edsall As many economists have noted, cutting spending is the worst thing people with means can do for the economy right now. But that argument seems to have little traction, especially because even those with steady paychecks and no fear of losing their job have seen their net worth decline and their retirement savings evaporate. Shaila Dewan 4 : the drawing of a vehicle by motive power also : the motive power employed tractional ˈtrak-shnəl -shə-nᵊl adjective Did you know? A tractor is something that pulls something else. We usually use the word for a piece of farm machinery, but it's also the name of the part of a big truck that includes the engine and the cab. Tractors get terrific traction, because of their powerful engines and the deep ridges on their huge wheels. A cross-country skier needs traction to kick herself forward, but doesn't want it to slow her down when she's gliding, so the bottom of the skis may have a "fish-scale" surface that permits both of these at the same time. Example Sentences These tires get good traction on wet roads. A patch of ice caused the car to lose traction. She was in traction for three weeks after she broke her hip. The bill failed to gain traction in the Senate. We didn't get traction on this idea until the board took interest. Recent Examples on the Web Regarding the business itself, the pressure being applied to companies to either protect employees that are in these states — or even prevent filming in those states — is going to get traction. Mikey O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 But those arguments didn’t seem to get much traction in the city, and last year Stewart twice slammed the low academic performance as the fault of the schools administration. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 Plus, this is a panic-purchase and who knows what’s going to happen to availability if the freedom-haters get traction with their assault on our … freedom. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2022 Homemade covers — someone singing in their bedroom a cappella or accompanied only by keyboard or acoustic guitar — can get traction, too. New York Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Another outcome is that the person is unable to get any such traction. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 Those arguments could get traction with judges there, said Elizabeth Sepper, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. Lindsay Whitehurst, ajc, 3 Aug. 2022 FLoC is one such solution that failed to get any traction. Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022 Pretenders to the short-message throne, such as Parler or Gab, struggled to get traction, as their networks lacked sufficient size and numbers of influential users to compete in a battle for attention. Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 28 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Medieval Latin traction-, tractio, from Latin trahere First Known Use 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition traction noun trac·tion ˈtrak-shən : the force that causes a moving thing to slow down or to stick against the surface it is moving along The wheels get more traction when the road is dry. Medical Definition traction noun trac·tion ˈtrak-shən 1 : the pulling of or tension established in one body part by another 2 : a pulling force exerted on a skeletal structure (as in a fracture) by means of a special device or apparatus a traction splint also : a state of tension created by such a pulling force a leg in traction retractions noun plural of retraction as in recantations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance recantations disavowals denials renunciations repudiations disownments reconsiderations vacillations turnarounds reversals switcheroos hesitations disaffirmances indecisions second thoughts wobblings bait and switches turnabouts irresolutions about-faces retreats U-turns about-turns wabblings volte-faces flip-flops
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traction

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