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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.

(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.

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