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Meaning of word traction from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
traction noun
Meaning : The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road).
Synonyms : adhesive friction, grip
Meaning : (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 :
His leg was in traction for several days.
