What is the meaning of traction?

noun

  • The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road.
  • 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. (
    • usage: "his leg was in traction for several days"
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