Traction and Tow

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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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Tow and traction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tow" instead a noun "Traction".

Nearby Words: tractable, tractor, tractive

Tow noun - The act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope.

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Traction and tow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Traction" instead a noun "Tow".

Nearby Words: towage, towed, towing

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