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| aquaplane |
of a vehicle or tire, to skid over water without the adequate traction for control. (Cf. hydroplane.) [1/3 definitions] |
| cinder |
to scatter cinders on, usu. to improve traction for vehicles or pedestrians. [1/4 definitions] |
| skid |
to slide suddenly, often sideways, as a vehicle that has lost traction. [1/8 definitions] |
| snow tire |
a tire made to give added traction on snow or ice. |
| stud1 |
any of various protruding pins or pegs, as inserted in automobile tires for traction. [1/6 definitions] |
| tire chain |
one of a set of chains designed to fit over a vehicle's tires to increase traction on snow-covered or icy roads. |
| tractive |
producing or having traction; pulling; drawing. |
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