Definition of traction

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Definition of traction

  • the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. adhesive friction
    2. grip
  • (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 (noun)

    Examples

    1. his leg was in traction for several days

See definition of traction in Merriam Webster