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Definition of Traction

1. Noun. The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road).

2. Noun. (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. "His leg was in traction for several days"

Definition of Traction

1. n. The act of drawing, or the state of being drawn; as, the traction of a muscle.

Definition of Traction

1. Noun. the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power ¹

2. Noun. the condition of being so pulled ¹

3. Noun. Grip ¹

4. Noun. the pulling power of an engine or animal ¹

5. Noun. the adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface ¹

6. Noun. (medicine) a mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb ¹

7. Noun. (business) the extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Traction

1. the act of pulling or drawing over a surface [n -S] : TRACTIVE [adj]

Medical Definition of Traction

1. The act of drawing or pulling the teeth. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Traction

tract of Munzer and Wiener tract of Schutz tractabilities tractability tractable tractableness tractablenesses tractably tractate tractates

tracted tractellum tractile tractility tracting traction (current term) traction alopecia traction atrophy traction diverticulum traction engine

traction engines traction epiphysis tractional tractionally tractioneer tractioneers tractionless tractions tractive tractiveness

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