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Traction - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun traction

is the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.

As a verb traction

is {{cx|medicine|transitive|lang=en}} To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).

traction

English

(traction)

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power
  • the condition of being so pulled
  • Grip
  • the pulling power of an engine or animal
  • the adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface
  • (medicine) a mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb
  • (business) the extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved
  • (politics) popular support

    • Derived terms

    * subtraction * traction engine * tractive

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).

    • Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.