Synonyms for traction
ˈtræk ʃəntrac·tion

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1. grip, traction, adhesive frictionnoun

   the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

   Synonyms:
   clutch, grip, bag, clench, bobby pin, travelling bag, handle, hold, handgrip, adhesive friction, hairgrip, clasp, traveling bag, clutches, grasp, suitcase

2. tractionnoun

   (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"

   Synonyms:
   adhesive friction, grip

Matched Categories

1. • Automobile
   • Friction
   • Orthopedics
   • Pull

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1. gription

   a sticky grip when in contact with slippery surfaces

   "i need new tires, the old one's have lost their gription/traction"

   Submitted by acronimous on May 6, 2018  

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1. tractionnoun

   Synonyms:
   drawing, pulling, draught

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1. List of paraphrases for "traction":

   tensile, tractive, pull, tension, adhesion

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1. John Cox:

   It's absolutely gaining traction. We're getting petitions from not only Republicans but from Democrats and Independents, this has just gone on too long -- the mismanagement that has accompanied this pandemic.

2. Alan Butler:

   I would be surprised if any apps that are not directly supported by the state public health departments gain any broad traction at all beyond very limited use cases.

3. Rhoda Alexander:

   It is worth noting that vendors on the Android side of the business have struggled to gain traction with 12-inch and larger slate tablets. Apple’s approach is experience oriented, so IHS expects the launch will be paired with a well-developed use case for the larger size, and new applications that take full advantage of the larger screen area.

4. Peter Kenny:

   If the U.S. economic landscape remains non-recessionary, if we continue to see gains in several of the major data points that have provided for a fairly constructive, maybe not equity market, but economic narrative, then we see some traction.

5. Ivan Png:

   Just as in developed countries, fair trade coffee and clothing has gained traction, we need to have the same certification for palm oil products and paper products.