traction

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    the action or process of pulling or being pulled; grip or friction between surfaces
    de: Zugkraft; Reibung
  2. noun
    the ability to move or be moved; the force exerted by a locomotive
    de: Beweglichkeit; Zugkraft einer Lokomotive

examples

  1. The car lost traction on the ice.

    Das Auto verlor die Traktion auf Eis.

  2. The train has excellent traction.

    Der Zug hat eine hervorragende Traktion.