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Traction

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Noun

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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noun
1. 
the act of drawing or pulling, esp by motive power
2. 
the state of being drawn or pulled
3. medicine
the application of a steady pull on a part during healing of a fractured or dislocated bone, using a system of weights and pulleys or splints
4. 
the adhesive friction between a wheel and a surface, as between a driving wheel of a motor vehicle and the road
5. 
the quality of being influential or popular

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Traction

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noun
1. 
a. 
a pulling or drawing, esp. of a load, vehicle, etc. over a road, track, or other surface
b. 
the state of being pulled or drawn
c. 
the kind of power used for pulling or drawing
electric traction
2. 
a. 
a pulling, as of the muscles of the leg, arm, etc., in order to bring a fractured or dislocated bone into place
b. 
a constant pull of this kind maintained by means of some apparatus, as for relieving pressure
3. 
the power, as of tires on pavement, to grip or hold to a surface while moving, without slipping

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Traction

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n.
1.
a. The act of drawing or pulling, especially the drawing of a vehicle or load over a surface by motor power.
b. The condition of being drawn or pulled.
2. Pulling power, as of a draft animal or engine.
3. Adhesive friction, as of a wheel on a track or a tire on a road.
4. Medicine A sustained pull applied mechanically especially to the arm, leg, or neck so as to correct fractured or dislocated bones, overcome muscle spasms, or relieve pressure.
5. Informal Impetus or advancement, as toward a desired result: The bill gained traction in the Senate and was passed by a large majority.

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