traction

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noun

1. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
• Syn:
grip, adhesive friction
• Topics:
car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
• Hypernyms:
friction, rubbing
2. (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
• Topics:
orthopedics, orthopaedics
• Hypernyms:
pull, pulling

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  grip, adhesive friction