traction Definition

traction
noun

1. The action or process of pulling.
2. The state of being pulled or the force used in pulling.

Thesaurus: pull, drawing, drag, resistance, grip, propulsion.
3. medicine.
A process that involves steady pulling on a muscle, limb, etc using a series of pulleys and weights in order to correct some condition or problem.
4. The grip of a wheel, tyre, etc on a road surface, rail track, etc.

Derivative: tractional
adj

Derivative: tractive
adj

Idiom: in traction

Said of a person, one of their limbs, etc: being treated by steady pulling.
Example: had her leg in traction for six weeks

Etymology: 17c: from Latin tractio.