TRACTION
Scrabble letter values: T1R1A1C3T1I1O1N1 = 10
Definition
- noun the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road). — synonyms: grip, adhesive_friction
- noun (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.
Examples
- “his leg was in traction for several days”