| Main Entry: | traction |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | physical resistance, friction |
Synonyms: |
absorption, adherence, adhesion, constriction, contraction, drag, draught, drawing, grip, haulage, pull, pulling, purchase, resorption, strain, stress, stretch, suck, suction, towage |
Antonyms: |
slipperiness |
| Concept: | [Motion given to an object situated behind] Traction. |
| Category: | 4. Motion with reference to direction |
Synonyms: |
-nouns
traction; drawing; draught, pull, haul; rake; "a long pull a strong pull and a pull all together"; towage, haulage.
-verbs
draw, pull, haul, lug, rake, drag, tug, tow, trail, train; take in tow., wrench, jerk, twitch, touse; yank.
-adjectives
drawing; tractile, tractive.
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