Traction

Definitions

1. The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
   uncountable, usually
2. The condition of being so pulled.
   uncountable, usually
3. Grip.
   uncountable, usually
4. The pulling power of an engine or animal.
   uncountable, usually
5. The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
   uncountable, usually
6. Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
   uncountable, usually
7. The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved.
   uncountable, usually
8. Popular support.
   uncountable, usually
9. Scholarly interest and research.
   uncountable, usually
10. A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
    uncountable, usually
11. Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Despite this somewhat late start⟳, the field of study⟳ has gained great traction globally, and since 2015 has even had its own⟳ journal: Linguistic Landscape: An International Journal.”

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