Traction
/trˈækʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
Sentence Examples
Sami started gaining a little bit of traction on social media.
Environmental arguments for zero-emission wind and solar power don’t get much traction in Wyoming.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new tires provide excellent ____ on wet roads, which makes driving much safer during the winter months today.