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Traction

Traction | Traced | Tracing | Traces | Tracers | Tracer | Trac | Tracings

Traction meaning

The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power. | The condition of being so pulled. | Grip.

Example sentences (20)

Get a pair of microspikes (sometimes called “snow traction,” “ice traction” or “crampons,” though true crampons are used in ice climbing and mountaineering).

CLW has upgraded the traction motor, transformer and traction convertor to deliver the required 9,000 HP.

At slow speeds, a diesel-electric prime mover can produce more power than its own traction motors can use; an installed slug increases the number of traction motors available, thereby using the created power more effectively.

If, when accelerating, the tire loses traction, the ABS controller can detect the situation and take suitable action so that traction is regained.

Kite traction A quad-line traction kite, commonly used as a power source for kite surfing Kites can be used to pull people and vehicles downwind.

Some earlier trebuchets stored potential energy as traction force (traction trebuchets).

The typical compromise is between grip and longevity—softer compound tyres have more traction, but wear out more quickly; harder compound tyres have less traction, but are more likely to last the entire race.

A dash panel near the driver’s left knee houses side mirror controls, the traction control button, and the electronic parking brake.

Additionally, the ability to load the traction trebuchet with some less-than-conventional objects marked it with a versatility that its counterweight cousin doesn't possess.

After a while, my videos started gaining traction.

Although Aptos (APT) generated a lot of traction and buzz when it came into the market, there has been a significant decline in interest recently.

Always use footwear with good traction in your personal life and at work and be sure to choose footwear that’s appropriate for the work being performed (for example, do not wear high heels when climbing ladders, or running shoes to work in mud).

An awful team that has traction is not an awful team.

And in terms of - can you talk about the traction you're seeing with the R20 rechargeable system?

And, I promise, if you make overt moves in its direction this week, you will find success, you will find traction and progress.

And last month saw this conversation gain further traction still, with ESPN being broken out into a new Disney unit and many speculating that might set up a spinoff.

And now, those efforts seem to be gaining traction.

And one of those methods, that is rapidly gaining traction with leading organisations across the globe, is partnering with an employer of record.

And our collaborative approach to building better government is gaining traction,” King said.

Another strategy that has gained traction is incorporating AI into the learning and assessment experience.