Definition of Tractions. Meaning of Tractions. Synonyms of Tractions

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Definition of Tractions

Traction
Traction Trac"tion, n. [L. trahere, tractum, to draw: cf. F. traction.] 1. The act of drawing, or the state of being drawn; as, the traction of a muscle. 2. 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. 3. Attraction; a drawing toward. [R.] 4. The adhesive friction of a wheel on a rail, a rope on a pulley, or the like. --Knight. Angle of traction (Mech.), the angle made with a given plane by the line of direction in which a tractive force acts. Traction engine, a locomotive for drawing vehicles on highways or in the fields.

Meaning of Tractions from wikipedia

- gription or traction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Traction may refer to: Forces: Traction (engineering), adhesive friction or force Traction vector...
- Traction force microscopy (TFM) is an experimental method for determining the tractions on the surface of a biological cell by obtaining measurements...
- researchers to intensify studies on tractions effect on cervical radiculopathy. Researchers have also demonstrated lumbar traction to be advantageous in treating...
- Bryant's traction is a form of orthopedic traction. It is mainly used in young children who have fractures of the femur or congenital abnormalities of...
- A traction substation, traction current converter plant, rectifier station or traction power substation (TPSS) is an electrical substation that converts...
- A traction engine is a steam-powered tractor used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. The name derives...
- Traction alopecia is a type of alopecia or hair loss caused by a chronic pulling force being applied to the hair. It commonly results from a person frequently...
- 52°46′55″N 1°11′50″W / 52.78194°N 1.19722°W / 52.78194; -1.19722 Brush Traction was a manufacturer and maintainer of railway locomotives in Loughborough...
- A traction motor is an electric motor used for propulsion of a vehicle, such as locomotives, electric or hydrogen vehicles, or electric multiple unit trains...
- A traction control system (TCS), is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the electronic stability control (ESC) on production motor...