Definition of traction Traction

/tɹæˈkʃʌn/ - [trakshun] - trac•tion

We found 20 definitions of traction from 5 different sources.

What does traction mean?

Noun Plural: tractions
traction - (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; "his leg was in traction for several days"
		pulling, pull the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you; "the pull up the hill had him breathing harder"; "his strenuous pulling strained his back"
traction - the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
		grip, adhesive friction
		friction, rubbing effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

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traction (Noun)
The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
traction (Noun)
The condition of being so pulled.
traction (Noun)
Grip.
traction (Noun)
The pulling power of an engine or animal.
traction (Noun)
The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.
traction (Noun)
A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
traction (Noun)
The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved.
traction (Noun)
Popular support.

traction (n.)
The act of drawing, or the state of being drawn; as, the traction of a muscle.
traction (n.)
Specifically, the act of drawing a body along a plane by motive power, as the drawing of a carriage by men or horses, the towing of a boat by a tug.
traction (n.)
Attraction; a drawing toward.
traction (n.)
The adhesive friction of a wheel on a rail, a rope on a pulley, or the like.

traction
The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.
traction
Pulling power of an engine or animal.
traction
The adhesive friction of a wheel, etc. on a surface.
traction
A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.
traction
(Business) The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved.