Synonyms: traction
Definition: (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
Usage: his leg was in traction for several days
Definition: the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
Usage: the pull up the hill had him breathing harder; his strenuous pulling strained his back
Synonyms: adhesive friction, grip, traction
Definition: the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Similar words: rubbing, friction
Definition: the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another