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traction

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/tɾɐ.sɐ̃ˈw̃/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.”

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