Definition of traction

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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..

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Tenacity :: Tenacity (n.) That quality of bodies which keeps them from parting without considerable force; cohesiveness; the effect of attraction; -- as distinguished from brittleness, fragility, mobility, etc..
Electro-muscular :: Electro-muscular (a.) Pertaining the reaction (contraction) of the muscles under electricity, or their sensibility to it..
Precisive :: Precisive (a.) Cutting off; (Logic) exactly limiting by cutting off all that is not absolutely relative to the purpose; as, precisive censure; precisive abstraction..
Capstan :: Capstan (n.) A vertical cleated drum or cylinder, revolving on an upright spindle, and surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for bars or levers. It is much used, especially on shipboard, for moving or raising heavy weights or exerting great power by traction upon a rope or cable, passing around the drum. It is operated either by steam power or by a number of men walking around the capstan, each pushing on the end of a lever fixed in its socket..
New :: New (superl.) Not of ancient extraction, or of a family of ancient descent; not previously kniwn or famous..
Arctation :: Arctation (n.) Constriction or contraction of some natural passage, as in constipation from inflammation..
Ammeter :: Ammeter (n.) A contraction of amperometer or amperemeter.
Subdued :: Subduction (n.) Arithmetical subtraction.
Withdrawal :: Withdrawal (n.) The act of withdrawing; withdrawment; retreat; retraction.
Palinodial :: Palinodial (a.) Of or pertaining to a palinode, or retraction..
An't :: An't () A contraction for are and am not; also used for is not; -- now usually written ain't.
Elongation :: Elongation (n.) The act of lengthening, or the state of being lengthened; protraction; extension..
Tensive :: Tensive (a.) Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction..
Court :: Court (v. t.) To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.
Protractor :: Protractor (n.) One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction..
Artow :: Artow () A contraction of art thou.
Can''t :: Can't () A colloquial contraction for can not.
Wet :: Wet (superl.) Employing, or done by means of, water or some other liquid; as, the wet extraction of copper, in distinction from dry extraction in which dry heat or fusion is employed..
Systasis :: Systaltic (a.) Capable of, or taking place by, alternate contraction and dilatation; as, the systaltic action of the heart..
I'' Ll :: I' ll () Contraction for I will or I shall.
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