Crossword-Solution: TRACTION
Dictionary
| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Traction | n. | The act of drawing, or the state of being drawn; as, the traction of a muscle. |
| Traction | n. | Specifically, the act of drawing a body along a plane by motive power, as the drawing of a carriage by men or horses, the towing of a boat by a tug. |
| Traction | n. | Attraction; a drawing toward. |
| Traction | n. | The adhesive friction of a wheel on a rail, a rope on a pulley, or the like. |
Anagrams
| Word | Anagrams | |
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| TRACTION | anagram | TONICART |
We have 30 clues for the answer “TRACTION”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Adhesive friction of tires on roads | 1 answer |
| What good tires provide | 1 answer |
| What good tire treads offer | 1 answer |
| VEHICLES, propulsion of | 1 answer |
| This will grab you | 1 answer |
| The act of drawing | 1 answer |
| Tension caused by pulling | 1 answer |
| Road-gripping ability | 1 answer |
| Purchase intact or otherwise | 1 answer |
| Pulling force | 1 answer |
| In orthopaedics, the pulling on a bone or limb to relieve pressure during healing | 1 answer |
| Grip of a tire | 1 answer |
| Grip between something and the surface on which it moves | 1 answer |
| Force exerted by pulling | 1 answer |
| Action of pulling along | 1 answer |
| Act of pulling | 1 answer |
| Tires need | 2 answers |
| Driver's need | 4 answers |
| pulling power | 6 answers |
| FORCE field | 10 answers |
| Tow | 11 answers |
| Toehold? | 16 answers |
| Haulage | 16 answers |
| Tug | 17 answers |
| Draught | 19 answers |
| Adherence | 25 answers |
| field of force | 31 answers |
| Haul | 38 answers |
| Grip | 50 answers |
| Significance | 77 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
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Hint 3 another clue
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Sentences with TRACTION (5)
The ground fliers of Marentina contain just sufficient buoyancy in their automobile-like wheels to give the cars traction for steering purposes; and though the hind wheels are geared to the engine, and aid in driving the machine, the bulk of this work is carried by a small propeller at the stern.
The traction engine travels about on its own wheels, till it reaches the required spot; then it stands still and by means of a wire rope pulls the huge plow toward itself two or three hundred yards across the field, between the rows of cane.
Imagine a traction line attempting such a reform here! There would be a riot, and the conductors hanged to the nearest trolley-poles in an hour! To prevent a citizen from crowding into an over-full vehicle, and stamping on its occupants in the process, would be to infringe one of his dearest privileges, not to mention his chance of riding free.
True, he had publicly warned the gas company about its poor gas, and the water company about its unwholesome water for the low-lying tenement districts, and the traction company about the fewness and filthiness of its cars.
The stress exerted by the girl is very feeble, because, on the one hand, she has the lever arm to herself, and, on the other, the action upon her lever arm is a simple traction.
Quotes with TRACTION (3)
Re-imagination is the birthplace for vision and change. Your imagination is one of the most valuable talents you have and deserves your full attention. Imagining how you want to live your life is one thing, but connecting your imagination to a visual representation will give you exactly the traction you need to make it a reality.
being attached to any one philosophy or religiondwelling on moot differences and wanting to fit indespite the path all are led Home in timefollowing an alternative pathway is certainly no crime Krishna, Buddha, Allah or Zohar Kabbalahdevoted nonviolently, one is led to Nirvana Hindu Sages, Zen Masters or Christian Mysticsmany tongues, but identical truth spoken from their lipsmentioning Self or no-self or God is Father or Motheraccording to their culture emphasizing one metho…
The most liberating feeling in the world is to not give the negative opinions of others any traction.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: CrosSynergy, Newsday, NYT, Universal, USA TODAY.
Used 11 times in crossword archives (1974–2025).