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Synonyms for traction
ˈtræk ʃəntrac·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
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, suitcasetractionnoun
(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
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Editors Contribution
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
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#1275 | hold | |
#1995 | bag | |
#2465 | handle | |
#3810 | pull | |
#7245 | grip | |
#7946 | tension | |
#11162 | clutch | |
#13142 | grasp | |
#14744 | traction | |
#17967 | adhesion | |
#22016 | clasp | |
#23164 | suitcase | |
#25117 | tensile | |
#30095 | clutches | |
#102740 | clench | |
#127206 | handgrip | |
#155369 | tractive |
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The main drivers are the favourable labour market situation and substantial increases in households' real disposable income, though foreign trade is currently being hampered by frail demand from the emerging market economies, but with export markets outside the euro area expected to rebound and economic growth within the euro area gaining a little more traction, the healthy underlying state of the German economy should stand out even more clearly over the next two years.
Last year was an exceptional year because of the raw numbers and the traction they were getting in the media.
The details must be finalized, but the political traction is stronger than it's ever been.
[A crowdfunding campaign] is a good sign of traction before raising VC.
The announcements so far are consistent with a scenario of gradually recovering confidence among businesses and investors, which should gain traction throughout the year.
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