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traction in Finnish

traction in Finnish is veto, vetovoima, pito — traction means the grip a wheel, tyre, or foot has on a surface, preventing it from slipping.

traction in Finnish

veto
noun
The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
vetovoima
noun
The pulling power of an engine or animal.
pito
noun
The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
traktio
noun
(medicine) A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
veto
noun
(medicine) A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.

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 Finnish?

"traction" in Finnish is veto, vetovoima, pito. 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 Finnish, "traction" is veto, vetovoima, pito.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "traction": veto, vetovoima, pito, traktio.

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