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traction

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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

the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

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Synonyms:
grip adhesive friction

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