traction

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Synonyms: fraction, taction, raction, action, faction, oration, attraction, friction, extraction, tradition, coaction

Antonyms: fraction, taction, raction, action, faction, oration, attraction, friction, extraction, tradition, coaction

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Noun

1. The act of [[pulling]] something along a [[surface]] using [[motive power]].
2. The condition of being so [[pulled]].
3. [[grip|Grip]].
4. The pulling [[power]] of an [[engine]] or [[animal]].
5. The [[adhesive]] [[friction]] of a [[wheel]] etc on a surface.
6. {{lb|en|usually|after forms of ''gain'', ''get'' or ''have''}} [[progress|Progress]] in or [[momentum]] toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.
7. {{lb|en|medicine}} A [[mechanically]] [[applied]] [[sustained]] [[pull]], especially to a [[limb]].
8. {{lb|en|transport}} Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.
9. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[traction engine]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|medicine|transitive}} To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).

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