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Wondering how to use Traction in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as grip or friction.

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Traction in a sentence

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

Traction meaning

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

Synonyms of Traction

grip adhesive friction friction rubbing pull pulling

Related words

Other words often associated with Traction or its synonyms:

exertion propulsion sweat resistance travail effort clasp handgrip hold seizing clash clutches

Using Traction

  • The main meaning on this page is: The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power. | The condition of being so pulled. | Grip.
  • Useful related words include: grip, adhesive friction, friction, rubbing.
  • In the example corpus, traction often appears in combinations such as: gaining traction, gained traction, traction in.

Context around Traction

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 12 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

gaining 5× snow 1× ice 1× own 1× loses 1× kite 1× line 1× force 1× less 1× good 1×

Often after:

motors 2× ice 1× motor 1× convertor 1× kite 1× force 1× trebuchets 1× control 1× trebuchet 1× king 1×

Sentence patterns with Traction

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

about the traction you re 1× also gaining traction is the 1× be gaining traction 1× called snow traction ice traction 1× controls the traction control button 1× energy as traction force traction 1× has gained traction is incorporating 1× have less traction but are 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a dash panel 1× additionally the ability 1× although aptos apt 1× always use footwear 1× an awful team 1× and i promise 1×

Common sentence endings:

9 000 hp 1× an awful team 1× and assessment experience 1× and vehicles downwind 1× be gaining traction 1× climbing and mountaineering 1×

Words around Traction

Just before it in the word index:

tractatus 34 tractates 17 tractate 36 tractarians 2 tractable 28 tractability 4

Just after it in the word index:

tractive 6 tractor 676 tractors 252 tractorsupply 2 tracts 223 tracxn 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abdul 811 cows 811 diplomacy 811 empower 811 georgetown 811 governed 811

Corpus analysis for Traction

  • In this selection, "traction" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, gaining, snow, ice, motors, ice and motor stand out and add context to how "traction" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include about the traction you re, also gaining traction is the, gaining traction and gained traction. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "traction" sits close to words such as abdul, cows and diplomacy, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with traction

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

After a while, my videos started gaining traction. (8 words)

And now, those efforts seem to be gaining traction. (9 words)

Some earlier trebuchets stored potential energy as traction force (traction trebuchets). (11 words)

Longer example sentences

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). (44 words)

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. (36 words)

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. (34 words)

Question examples

And in terms of - can you talk about the traction you're seeing with the R20 rechargeable system? (18 words)

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.

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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 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.

Another use case that's also gaining traction is the in-line inspection.

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These phrases have their own page with example sentences containing the full combination:

Common combinations with traction

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "traction" in a sentence?
An example: "Get a pair of microspikes (sometimes called “snow traction,” “ice traction” or “crampons,” though true crampons are used in ice climbing and mountaineering)." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "traction" from authentic English texts.
What does "traction" mean?
Traction means: The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
What are synonyms of "traction"?
Common synonyms of "traction" include: grip, adhesive friction, friction, rubbing, pull, pulling.
How many example sentences with "traction" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "traction", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.