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Firstly the cars aren't too complicated. They have no traction control, for example, which means you can spin if you try too hard and damage your tires if you're not careful with your driving style.
Nigel Mansell

Meaning of "traction" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TRACTION

From Medieval Latin tractiō, from Latin tractus dragged.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TRACTION

traction  [ˈtrækʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRACTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Traction is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRACTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of traction in the English dictionary

The first definition of traction in the dictionary is the act of drawing or pulling, esp by motive power. Other definition of traction is the state of being drawn or pulled. Traction is also the application of a steady pull on a part during healing of a fractured or dislocated bone, using a system of weights and pulleys or splints.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRACTION


abstraction
æbˈstrækʃən
action
ˈækʃən
attraction
əˈtrækʃən
contraction
kənˈtrækʃən
counterattraction
ˈkaʊntərəˌtrækʃən
detraction
dɪˈtrækʃən
diffraction
dɪˈfrækʃən
distraction
dɪˈstrækʃən
extraction
ɪkˈstrækʃən
fraction
ˈfrækʃən
infraction
ɪnˈfrækʃən
overextraction
ˌəʊvərɪkˈstrækʃən
protraction
prəˈtrækʃən
reaction
rɪˈækʃən
refraction
rɪˈfrækʃən
retraction
rɪˈtrækʃən
satisfaction
ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən
semiabstraction
ˌsemɪæbˈstrækʃən
substraction
səbˈstrækʃən
subtraction
səbˈtrækʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRACTION

tractability
tractable
tractableness
tractably
tractarian
Tractarianism
tractate
tractator
tractile
tractility
traction control
traction engine
traction load
tractional
tractive
tractive force
tractor
tractor drive
tractor driver
tractor-trailer

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRACTION

accreditation
auction
collection
connection
construction
correction
course of action
detection
direction
election
fiction
function
inspection
instruction
interaction
introduction
out of action
production
protection
section
selection

Synonyms and antonyms of traction in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TRACTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «traction» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of traction

Translation of «traction» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRACTION

Find out the translation of traction to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of traction from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «traction» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

牵引
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tracción
570 millions of speakers

English

traction
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कर्षण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тяги
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আকর্ষণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

traction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Daya tarikan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zugkraft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

けん引力
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

견인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Traksi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lực kéo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இழுவை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रॅक्शन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çekiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trakcja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тяги
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tracțiune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έλξης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vastrap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dragning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trekkraft
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of traction

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRACTION»

The term «traction» is very widely used and occupies the 10.861 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRACTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about traction

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5 QUOTES WITH «TRACTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word traction.
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Alfred Amoroso
I feel comfortable in saying that the traction for TotalGuide and Rovi Cloud Services is strong, and I expect it to continue to strengthen.
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Clayton M. Christensen
An innovation will get traction only if it helps people get something that they're already doing in their lives done better.
3
Kyle MacLachlan
I'm lucky enough to maintain a lustrous head of hair, like my father did, while both my brothers are bald. But I also have a perennially bad back - a familial bequest they've avoided. I guess you just have to manage the cards you're dealt. And I met my wife while I was in traction, so you've got to bear the cloud-silver-lining thing in mind.
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Nigel Mansell
Firstly the cars aren't too complicated. They have no traction control, for example, which means you can spin if you try too hard and damage your tires if you're not careful with your driving style.
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John Yarmuth
If you destroy the credibility of those people or institutions that could undermine your own, you create an opportunity for your voice, however irresponsible or misleading it may be, to gain traction.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRACTION»

Discover the use of traction in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to traction and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
In Traction, you’ll learn the secrets of strengthening the six key components of your business.
Gino Wickman, 2013
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Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
Don't let common problems run you and your business.
Gino Wickman, 2010
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Traction Man Is Here!
These are just a few of the action-packed adventures played out by the boy and his new toy that may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but can vanquish all manner of villains lurking around the house.
Mini Grey, 2011
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Utilisation of Electric Power: Including Electric Drives and ...
This Book Is Prepared For Undergraduate Students Of Various Indian Universities And Those Preparing For Associate Membership Examination Of The Institution Of Electrical Engineers (India) As Well The Diploma In Electrical Engineering ...
N. V. Suryanarayana, 1994
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Badger traction
Interurbans linked many cities and served the Wisconsin farm lands in between. This book covers the stories of the Wisconsin electric lines (with the exception of Milwaukee), their foundings and their disapperances.
Central Electric Railfans' Association, 1969
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Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey
Traction Man, the action figure, and his sidekick, Scrubbing Brush, share dangerous adventures at the beach.
Mini Grey, 2012
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Electric traction engineering: an introduction
Systems of electric traction - D.C. traction machines - Tho diesel-electric generator - The single phase traction motor - Machanical drives. Elektrische Traktion.
E. A. Binney, 1955
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Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog
The Battle of the Bin is not to be missed—nor is the ignominious demise of TurboDog! With this satisfying sequel, Mini Grey has scored another smashing victory for imaginative play.
Mini Grey, 2011
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Traction Man Meets Turbodog
Traction Man is back!
Mini Grey, 2011
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Electric Traction on the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1895-1968
The first comprehensive case study of railroad electrification in the United States, this pioneering book highlights a subject of current government and industry studies and a target of billions of dollars of Amtrak rehabilitation funds.
Michael Bezilla, 1980

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRACTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term traction is used in the context of the following news items.
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High-Speed Trains In China: New Traction System To Enhance …
China has developed a traction system that will allow trains to run at a speed of 500 kilometers (310 miles) an hour, the country's state-run China Daily reported ... «International Business Times, Jun 15»
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Mitsubishi Electric's Railcar Traction Inverter with All-SiC Power …
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today its main circuits featuring traction inverter made with all-silicon ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»
3
Push for swimming requirement in MN schools gains traction
MINNEAPOLIS - Buried in the education bill that passed earlier this month is a measure that requires the state to examine and develop statewide swimming ... «KARE, Jun 15»
4
Central Railway makes a smooth switch to AC traction
MUMBAI: Central Railway on Monday carried out traction conversion from 1,500V Direct Current (DC) to 25,000V alternating current (AC) on the last leg of its ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
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Ferrari chasing pre-Canada traction fix
"If you look at the third sector, it's traction sector," said Arrivabene. ... "I don't want to go to Canada with the same problem of traction otherwise it will be a ... «autosport.com, May 15»
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North America Traction Transformer Market is Expected to Reach …
The North American traction transformer market report defines and segments the concerned market with analysis and forecast of revenue. The market for traction ... «PR Newswire, May 15»
7
DEMO Traction 2015 Successfully Wraps Up San Francisco …
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 23, 2015) - DEMO (www.DEMO.com) today concluded DEMO Traction 2015, a single-day conference featuring some ... «Marketwired, Apr 15»
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Traction Conference to Bring Growth Experts to Vancouver
This morning Launch Academy and Boast Capital announced the launch of Traction Conference, a one-day conference that will teach startups distribution ... «Techvibes, Feb 15»
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Opposition to studded tires gaining traction in state
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A member of the Washington State Transportation Commission from Spokane says opposition to studded tires is gaining traction. «KOMO News, Feb 15»
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Railway budget 2015: Traction motor plant in Sushma Swaraj's Lok …
NEW DELHI: The railways is firming up plans to set up a traction motor factory in Vidisha and a wagon workshop in Visakhapatnam with an aim of stepping up its ... «Economic Times, Jan 15»

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