traction
nounfemininetécnico/tɾɐ.sɐ̃ˈw̃/low
tra·ção
Definition
The action of pulling or dragging a body; force applied to elongate a material; force that propels a vehicle forward.
The truck has great traction force.
The train's traction is provided by an electric locomotive.
Common collocations
traction forcefour-wheel driveloss of tractiontraction system
Etymology
Do latim 'tractio, -onis'.