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Synonyms
trac·tion (trăḱshən)

[Medieval Latin tractiō, tractiōn-, from Latin tractus past participle of trahere, to pull, draw.]

noun 

    1. The act of drawing or pulling, especially the drawing of a vehicle or load over a surface by motor power.
    2. The condition of being drawn or pulled.
  2. Pulling power, as of a draft animal or engine.
  3. Adhesive friction, as of a wheel on a track or a tire on a road.
  4. Medicine A sustained pull applied mechanically especially to the arm, leg, or neck so as to correct fractured or dislocated bones, overcome muscle spasms, or relieve pressure.

derivatives

traćtion·al
adjective