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

distractions

noun

plural of distraction

as in confusions

a state of mental uncertainty in my distraction I forgot where I was

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confusions
fogs
tangles
perplexities
discomforts
bewilderments
puzzlements
mystifications
embarrassments
mazes
distresses
bafflements
discombobulations
agitations
disturbances
bamboozlements
muddles
dismays
bemusements
perturbations
head-scratchings
mortifications
befuddlements
turmoils
disquiets
upsets
commotions
discomfitures
whirls
chagrins
abashments
flusters
flurries
disconcertments
dithers
bothers
fusses
stews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

assurances
convictions
certainties
confidences
certitudes

as in entertainments

the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public the founder of a recovery program who doesn't view gambling as a harmless distraction for people of modest means

Synonyms & Similar Words

entertainments
amusements
diversions
enjoyments
recreations
productions
joys
gratifications
presentations
relaxations
shows
performances
satisfactions
delights
spectacles
mirths
presentments
exhibitions
nightlifes
nightlives
delectations
reliefs
escapisms

as in diversions

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment a harmless distraction for children at the playground

Synonyms & Similar Words

diversions
delights
entertainments
recreations
pleasures
fun
activities
picnics
festivities
divertissements
escapes
pastimes
hilarities
gaieties
revelings
revelries
revels
convivialities
jollities
larks
merrymakings
games
gambols
jollifications
time killers
romps
screams
frolics
riots
gayeties
binges
rollicks
whoopees
flings
sprees
laughs
revellings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bores
bummers
downers
drags
killjoys
party poopers

单词	distractions
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 distractions noun plural of distraction 1 as in confusions a state of mental uncertainty in my distraction I forgot where I was Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance confusions fogs tangles perplexities discomforts bewilderments puzzlements mystifications embarrassments mazes distresses bafflements discombobulations agitations disturbances bamboozlements muddles dismays bemusements perturbations head-scratchings mortifications befuddlements turmoils disquiets upsets commotions discomfitures whirls chagrins abashments flusters flurries disconcertments dithers bothers fusses stews Antonyms & Near Antonyms assurances convictions certainties confidences certitudes 2 as in entertainments the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public the founder of a recovery program who doesn't view gambling as a harmless distraction for people of modest means Synonyms & Similar Words entertainments amusements diversions enjoyments recreations productions joys gratifications presentations relaxations shows performances satisfactions delights spectacles mirths presentments exhibitions nightlifes nightlives delectations reliefs escapisms 3 as in diversions someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment a harmless distraction for children at the playground Synonyms & Similar Words diversions delights entertainments recreations pleasures fun activities picnics festivities divertissements escapes pastimes hilarities gaieties revelings revelries revels convivialities jollities larks merrymakings games gambols jollifications time killers romps screams frolics riots gayeties binges rollicks whoopees flings sprees laughs revellings Antonyms & Near Antonyms bores bummers downers drags killjoys party poopers
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traction

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