traction
//ˈtrækʃən//
Noun
tractionSingular
tractionsPlural
1
The grip or friction that a surface provides to prevent slipping, especially of wheels on a road.
The car lost traction on the icy road and started to slide.
2
The action of pulling something along a surface, especially by motive power.
The locomotive provides the traction needed to pull the heavy freight cars.
3
Progress or momentum gained in an activity, project, or idea.
The new marketing campaign is gaining traction with younger audiences.
4
A medical treatment involving sustained pulling on a limb or muscle to correct alignment or relieve pressure.
After the accident, she was put in traction for six weeks to help her leg heal properly.