traction
nounUK /ˈtræk.ʃən/
US /ˈtræk.ʃən/
Traction is the grip that helps something like a tire or a shoe hold onto the ground without slipping.
The new tires gave the car good traction on the wet road.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A pulling force used by doctors to stretch a broken bone or muscle so it heals straight.
The patient's leg was in traction after the accident.
3. The amount of support or interest that helps an idea or product grow.
The new app is finally gaining traction with young users.
4. The act of pulling something along a surface.
The engine provides traction to the train's wheels.