Traction: meaning, definitions and examples

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traction

 

[ หˆtrรฆkสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vehicle

Traction is the grip or adhesion of a tire to a road surface, which allows the vehicle to move forward. It is essential for safe driving in various weather conditions and terrains.

Synonyms

adhesion, grip, traction control

Examples of usage

  • The tires on this car provide excellent traction on wet roads.
  • Four-wheel drive vehicles have better traction on rough terrain.
  • Good traction is important for preventing skidding and accidents.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

In medicine, traction refers to the act of pulling or stretching a body part using a mechanical device. It is often used to treat fractures, dislocations, or spinal conditions.

Synonyms

orthopedic traction, pulling, stretching

Examples of usage

  • The doctor applied traction to the patient's broken leg to align the bones.
  • Cervical traction is commonly used to relieve neck pain.
  • Traction therapy can help improve spinal alignment and reduce pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "traction" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น traรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเฅเคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Traktion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ traksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trakcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒฉใ‚ฏใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tracciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฌ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trakce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trakcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ตๅผ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trakcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™kmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tracciรณn

Etymology

The word 'traction' originated from the Latin word 'tractionem' which means a pulling or dragging force. It has been used in various fields such as engineering, medicine, and transportation to describe the concept of grip or adhesion. The importance of traction in vehicles was recognized early on to improve mobility and safety on different surfaces. In medicine, traction has been a valuable technique for treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

See also: detract, intractable, protract, protracted, protraction, protractor, retract, subtract, subtraction, tract, tractability, tractable, tractor.

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