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traction 1. Med the application of a steady pull on a part during healing of a fractured or dislocated bone, using a system of weights and pulleys or splints 2. the adhesive friction between a wheel and a surface, as between a driving wheel of a motor vehicle and the road traction [′trak·shən] (geology) Transport of sedimentary particles along and parallel to a bottom surface of a stream channel by rolling, sliding, dragging, pushing, or saltation. (graphic arts) A defect in a paint coating in which the film cracks and wide fissures reveal the underlying surface. (mechanics) Pulling friction of a moving body on the surface on which it moves. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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