Summary
English Synonyms:   more detail...
  1. traction:


English

Detailed Synonyms for traction in English

traction:

traction [the ~] noun

  1. the traction
    – (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 1
    the traction
    – (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 1
    • traction [the ~] noun
      • his leg was in traction for several days1
  2. the traction
    – the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) 1
    the grip; the adhesive friction; the traction
    – the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) 1

Alternate Synonyms for "traction":


Related Definitions for "traction":

  1. (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 healing1
    • his leg was in traction for several days1
  2. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)1

Related Synonyms for traction