traction

About 3.26 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
2. noun The condition of being so pulled.
3. noun Grip.
4. noun The pulling power of an engine or animal.
5. noun The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
6. noun Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.

   I could not get any traction in trying to push through the legislation.

7. noun The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved.
8. noun Popular support.

Similar words

grip adhesive friction adherence adhesion pull boost propulsion tensile tension haulage

Often followed by

on is and of in company to engine for

Word family

tractional tractions