Lose Forward Traction Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	verb • slide sideways through the air in a downward direction in an airplane along an inclined lateral axis
	44%	8		Lose forward traction
	noun • an unexpected slide • a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air
	32%	4		Lose traction
	noun • one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects • a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation • an unexpected slide verb • slide without control • elevate onto skids • apply a brake or skid to • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

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New York Times19 Aug 2013	Down 39
New York Times19 Aug 2013	Down 39
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