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English noun: traction | |||
| 1. | traction (phenomenon) the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) | ||
| Synonyms | adhesive friction, grip | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | friction, rubbing | ||
| Domain category | auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar | ||
| 2. | traction (act) (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 | ||
| Samples | His leg was in traction for several days. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pull, pulling | ||
| Domain category | orthopaedics, orthopedics | ||
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