Difference between Traction and Grip

What is the difference between Traction and Grip?

Traction as a noun is the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power while Grip as a noun is a hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.

Traction

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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 a mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb the extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved

Grip

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To take hold, particularly with the hand.To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.A handle or other place to grip.A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.A channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway).A lot of something.Influenza, flu.A small travelling-bag.Assistance; help or encouragement.A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.

Example sentence: Hold on with a bulldog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible.

We hope you now know whether to use Traction or Grip in your sentence.

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