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traction
noun
The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
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ˈtɹæk.ʃən
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noun
The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
noun
(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”
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His leg was in traction for several days
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