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Engelsk navneord: traction

1. traction (om fænomen) the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)adhesive friction, grip


Mindre specifikke termerfriction, rubbing


Overordnet emneområdeauto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar

2. traction (om handling) (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


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHis leg was in traction for several days.


Mindre specifikke termerpull, pulling


Overordnet emneområdeorthopaedics, orthopedics









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