traction
definition: in 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
example: After the accident, my leg was in traction for several days.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
grip
adhesive friction