traction
/ˈtrækʃən/
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Description
traction
physical process in which a tangential force is transmitted across an interface between two bodies through dry friction or an intervening fluid film resulting in motion, stoppage or the transmission of power
traction
set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the spine and skeletal system; types of traction: skin traction and skeletal traction
traction
machine-aided movement of railroad rolling stock
traction
geologic process whereby a current transports sand grains and larger clasts by rolling or sliding along the bottom. Thus, the grains and clasts interact with the substratum during transport
Traction
album by Supergroove
traction
mechanics
Traction
San Francisco-based interactive advertising agency
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organization
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