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Propulsion vs Traction - What's the difference?

propulsion | traction |

As nouns the difference between propulsion and traction

is that propulsion is force causing movement while traction is the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.

As a verb traction is

{{cx|medicine|transitive|lang=en}} To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).

propulsion

English

Noun

  • Force causing movement.

    • Related terms

    * propel

    traction

    English

    (traction)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power
  • the condition of being so pulled
  • Grip
  • the pulling power of an engine or animal
  • the adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface
  • (medicine) a mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb
  • (business) the extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved
  • (politics) popular support

    • Derived terms

    * subtraction * traction engine * tractive

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).