traction

Letters that make traction

a, o, n, c, r, t, i are letters that make 'traction'

Words within traction

tract, act, ti, AC, on, action, CT, RA, Io, ion, Ra, Ac, Ti are words within 'traction'


2 possible definitions for 'traction'

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

Under this definition, traction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

grip, adhesive friction have the same meaning as 'traction'

traction as a type

'traction' can be a type of friction, rubbing.

traction as a category

'traction' can be a category of auto, automobile, motorcar, car, machine.


Traction as "(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"

Under this definition, traction is a noun and has the following properties:

traction as a type

'traction' can be a type of pull, pulling.

traction as a category

'traction' can be a category of orthopedics, orthopaedics.

Example of traction used within this context

"his leg was in traction for several days"



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