traction
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traction Definition
(n)
the
friction
between
a
body
and
the
surface
on
which
it
moves
(
as
between
an
automobile
tire
and
the
road
)
(n) (
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
"
traction Synonyms
adhesive friction
grip
traction
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