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Traction meaning in English
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Traction
see synonyms of tractionNoun
1. adhesive friction, grip, traction
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
2. traction
(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
Example Sentences:'his leg was in traction for several days'
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Traction
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Traction
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