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   Trac·tion

   /ˈtrakSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of drawing or pulling something over a surface, especially a road or track: "a primitive vehicle used in animal traction"
   • ▪ motive power provided for movement, especially on a railroad: "the changeover to diesel and electric traction"
   • ▪ locomotives collectively: "a pent-up demand for traction and rolling stock"
   • 2. the grip of a tire on a road or a wheel on a rail: "his car hit a patch of ice and lost traction"
   • 3. the extent to which a product, idea, etc., gains popularity or acceptance: "analysts predicted that the technology would rapidly gain traction in the corporate market"
   • 4. the application of a sustained pull on a limb or muscle, especially in order to maintain the position of a fractured bone or to correct a deformity: "his leg is in traction"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting contraction, such as that of a muscle): from French, or from medieval Latin tractio(n-), from Latin trahere ‘draw, pull’. Current senses date from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tractional adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRACTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   traction noun [U] (PULLING) engineering specialized. the pulling of a heavy load over a surface, or the power used in this: steam traction. medical specialized. a form of medical treatment that involves using special equipment to pull gently an injured part of the body, especially an arm or leg, for a long period of time:

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › tractionTraction - definition of traction by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. The act of drawing or pulling, especially the drawing of a vehicle or load over a surface by motor power. b. The condition of being drawn or pulled. 2. Pulling power, as of a draft animal or engine. 3. Adhesive friction, as of a wheel on a track or a tire on a road.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tractionTraction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of traction. noun. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) synonyms: adhesive friction, grip. see more. 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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › tractions&TRACTION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   the act of drawing or pulling. the state of being drawn. the support or momentum needed to advance something or make it successful: Her proposal failed to gain traction among our board members. attracting power or influence; attraction: The main character feels the traction of fate. See more. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtraction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of traction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRACTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. uncountable noun [oft in NOUN] Traction is a form of medical treatment, in which weights and pulleys are used to gently pull or stretch an injured part of the body for a period of time. You say that a person who is having this treatment is in traction . Is there an alternative to traction for a broken leg?

8. www.merriam-webstercollegiate.com › dictionary › tractionTraction | Definition of traction by Merriam-Webster

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   traction. Tweet. nountrac·tion\ˈtrak-shən\ : the force that causes a moving thing to stick against the surface it is moving along. : the power that is used to pull something. medical : a way of treating broken bones in which a device gently pulls the bones back into place. Full Definition of TRACTION. 1.