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Meanings of traction in English
Physical process in which a tangential force is transmitted across an interface between two bodies through dry friction or an intervening fluid film resulting in motion, stoppage or the transmission of power.
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The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Synonyms
Examples for "grip"
Examples for "grip"
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But COVID-19's greatest grip is on the smaller nations of Eastern Europe.
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The new team will need time to consolidate its grip on power.
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He called on central government to take a grip of the situation.
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Ace High said nothing; simply tightened his grip on Heck's thrashing arm.
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Hand grip strength Dynamometer was used to measure the hand grip strength.
Usage of traction in English
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Hospital and union officials both said negotiations gained traction during the week.
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Similar legislation has already gained some traction in the House of Representatives.
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The renminbi is also gaining traction among financial institutions and global companies.
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About a year in, the site started to gain traction among influencers.
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I'm not sure Hillary's campaign will get much traction on it, however.
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The renminbi is also gaining traction among financial institutions and multinational companies.
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Other new exchanges have also struggled to get traction with major banks.
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As long as it takes to gain traction, according to the network.
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But Mr Webb doubted the idea would gain much traction among operators.
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But analysts said on Friday the idea was unlikely to gain traction.
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Torque-vectoring directs power to the rear wheels as necessary for optimal traction.
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More rubber on the ground leads to slightly better traction and control.
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It might also allow the idea of cancelling Brexit to gain traction.
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Neither team could gain traction offensively during the game's first nine minutes.
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Democrats worry such delays could allow claims of fraud to gain traction.
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International revenue just can't seem to find any traction, Van Fleet added.
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Translations for traction
Catalan
Traction through the time
Traction across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
United States of America
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