Lose traction Crossword Clue

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Lose traction Crossword Answer

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SLIDE

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(verb)
1. move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
2. apply a brake or skid to
(noun)
1. an unexpected slide
2. a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel’s rotation

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TRACTION (noun)
1. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
2. (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing
LOSE (verb)
1. fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
2. be set at a disadvantage

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SLIP
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SLIDE
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Hint 4: Anagram

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DISK

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