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. Fergal Smith:

   (Energy)'s got a lot traction from resilience in crude oil and rally in natural gas.

3. Adam Sacks:

   It's a pretty dramatic change of plans, adam Sacks expected to see some traction from business travel in the fall. Now we're not certain when it will happen.

4. Bryan Wilson:

   I knew it would spread the word. I knew one of them would eventually get traction and get spread around by itself.

5. Hong Le Webb:

   If we ran an independent race and got traction, I honestly could see us beating both of them.