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traction

/ traction /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(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"
Type of:
pull pulling
noun Sense 2
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Type of:
friction rubbing
Domain:
car auto automobile
Semantic Complexity
78%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
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Total Relationships
4
Times Searched
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