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traction in Dutch

traction in Dutch is aandrijving, trekkracht, tractie — traction means the grip a wheel, tyre, or foot has on a surface, preventing it from slipping.

traction in Dutch

aandrijving
noun
trekkracht
noun
The pulling power of an engine or animal.
tractie
noun
The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.

What does "traction" mean?

  1. noun The grip a wheel, tyre, or foot has on a surface, preventing it from slipping.
    "Snow tyres give much better traction in icy conditions."
  2. noun Growing momentum, popularity, or support for an idea, product, or effort.
    "The startup finally gained traction after a viral ad campaign."
  3. noun A medical treatment that applies a steady pulling force to a limb or the spine.
    "His broken leg was put in traction while it healed."
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traction in a sentence

  • Snow tyres give much better traction in icy conditions.
  • The startup finally gained traction after a viral ad campaign.
  • His broken leg was put in traction while it healed.

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What is "traction" in Dutch?

"traction" in Dutch is aandrijving, trekkracht, tractie. traction means: The grip a wheel, tyre, or foot has on a surface, preventing it from slipping.

How do you use "traction" in a sentence?

Example: "Snow tyres give much better traction in icy conditions." In Dutch, "traction" is aandrijving, trekkracht, tractie.

Are there other ways to say "traction" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "traction": aandrijving, trekkracht, tractie.

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