traction

Plural: tractions

Noun

• The grip or friction that allows movement over a surface.
• the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
• (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
  • "his leg was in traction for several days"
• The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
• The condition of being so pulled.
• Grip.
• The pulling power of an engine or animal.
• The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
• Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
• The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved.
• Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
• Popular support.
• Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
• Scholarly interest and research.
• A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
• Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.

Verb

• To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).

Examples

• His well-placed word gained TRACTION, pulling him ahead in the game.

Synonyms

adhesive friction, grip

Related Words

contraction, subtraction, TRACTIVE