traction

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
2. (uncountable, usually) The condition of being so pulled.
3. (uncountable, usually) Grip.
4. (uncountable, usually) The pulling power of an engine or animal.
5. (uncountable, usually) The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
6. (uncountable, usually) Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
7. (uncountable, usually) Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
8. (uncountable, usually) Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
9. (uncountable, usually) A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
10. (uncountable, usually) Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.

Verb

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

Concepts

traction

commande

tirage

adhérence

attirance

mise en action

traction exercée

Synonymes

pull

drag

draw

grip

adhesive friction

haul

tow

draft

draught

pulling

tug

attraction

drive

towing power

traction transport

propulsion

retention

taxis

temptation

traffic

trail

trailing

transfer

transference

transportation

truckage

twitch

veto

wager

withdrawal

daraf

stroke

transport

actuation

tractive power

traction drive

withdrawment

dragging method

swimming stroke

affinity

bet

carriage

conveyance

delay

drawing

driving mechanism

footing

freightage

keeping

lure

Traductions

tracción

trazione

Zug

tração

Ziehen

çekme

έλξη

τράβηγμα

aderenza

trazionre

Bodenhaftung

Traktion

Beförderung

Transport

Zugkraft

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈtɹæk.ʃən/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Medieval Latin tractio, from Latin tractus, perfect passive participle of verb trahere (“pull”), + noun of action suffix -io (genitive -ionis).