to gain traction
1gain traction — v. To gain momentum or acceptance. Cisco s new routers are gaining traction in the marketplace …
2traction — /ˈtrækʃən / (say trakshuhn) noun 1. the act of drawing or pulling. 2. the state of being drawn. 3. the drawing of a body, vehicle, train, or the like along a surface, road, track, railway, waterway, etc. 4. the adhesive friction of a body, as of… …
3Traction engine — A traction engine is a self propelled steam engine used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. The name derives from the Latin tractus , meaning drawn , since the prime function of any traction… …
4Northern Texas Traction Company — The Northern Texas Traction Company was a subsidiary of Stone Webster that operated the streetcar system and interurban lines in Fort Worth, Texas. The Northern Texas Traction Company began with the purchase of the City Railway of Fort Worth by… …
5Glossary of motorsport terms — The following is a glossary of terminology used in motorsport, along with explanations of their meanings. Contents: 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W …
6Robot combat — Not to be confused with Military robots. A spinner type robot attacks Robot combat is a hobby/sport in which two or more custom built machines use varied methods of destroying or disabling the other. As of today, in most cases these machines are… …
7MythBusters (2008 season) — Country of origin Australia United States No. of episodes 20 (includes 8 specials) Broadcast Original channel Discovery Channel …
8Spirit rover — (MER A) Artist s concept of Rover on Mars Operator NASA Mission type Rover Launch date …
9Hydroplaning (tires) — Hydroplaning or aquaplaning by a road vehicle occurs when a layer of water builds between the rubber tires of the vehicle and the road surface, leading to the loss of traction and thus preventing the vehicle from responding to control inputs such …
10Joe Biden — Biden redirects here. For other uses, see Biden (disambiguation). Joe Biden …
