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Lose Forward Traction Crossword Clue

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verb

• slide sideways through the air in a downward direction in an airplane along an inclined lateral axis

44%8Lose forward traction
noun

• an unexpected slide

• a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air

32%4Lose 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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