1. the grip of a tire on a road or a wheel on a rail
2. the action of drawing or pulling something over a surface
3. the application of a sustained pull on a limb or muscle to correct a fracture or dislocation
Usage: medical

Examples

• The car lost traction on the icy road and began to slide.
• Snow tires provide better traction in winter conditions.
• The horse used traction to pull the heavy cart up the hill.
• The doctor put her broken leg in traction to help it heal properly.
• The new policy is gaining traction among voters.
• His innovative ideas failed to gain traction in the company.
• The startup’s product is getting real traction in the market.