Traction word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "traction" word

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

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\Trac"tion\, n. [L. trahere, tractum, to draw: cf. F. traction.] 1. The act of drawing, or the state of being drawn; as, the traction of a muscle. 2. Specifically, the act of drawing a body along a plane by motive power, as the drawing of a carriage by men or horses, the towing of a boat by a tug. 3. Attraction; a drawing toward. [R.] 4. The adhesive friction of a wheel on a rail, a rope on a pulley, or the like. --Knight. {Angle of traction} (Mech.), the angle made with a given plane by the line of direction in which a tractive force acts. {Traction engine}, a locomotive for drawing vehicles on highways or in the fields.

Synonyms for traction

adhesive friction, grip

See also: friction | pull | pulling | rubbing |

The fun area, different aproach to word »traction«

Let's analyse "traction" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITCART. Average typing speed for these characters is 2090 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: - .-. .- -.-. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: traction: 1 + 9 + 6 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: traction: 2 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 37, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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