Power and Traction

Power

Power noun - The right or means to command or control others.

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Traction and power are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Traction" with "Power", this nouns are similar.

Traction noun - The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road).

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Power and traction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Power" instead a noun "Traction".

Nearby Words: tractable, tractor, tractive

good	good power	good traction
high	high power	high traction
full	full power	full traction
low	low power	low traction
Other adjectives: real, little, personal, less, extra, additional, significant, maximum, higher, electric.

Ironically, this improves the penultimate stopping power of the car, as tire traction is actually more important for stopping the vehicle.

Source: Power Limiter
Many modern cars these days are also receiving power limiters related to other aspects of performance, notably traction control, which does exactly what it says on the tin.

Source: Power Limiter
These will either limit power by restricting the throttle when it detects traction giving, or may apply the brakes automatically on select wheels.

Source: Power Limiter

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