1noun
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
01 Word definition
traction
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is TRACTION a word?
Yes. TRACTION is a 8-letter noun. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
T-R-A-C-T-I-O-NHow do you spell TRACTION?
TRACTION contains 8 letters, begins with T, and ends with N.
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2noun
(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
“his leg was in traction for several days”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗gripadhesive friction
02 Letter breakdown
How is TRACTION spelled?
T1R2A3C4T5I6O7N8
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About TRACTION.
How do you spell TRACTION?
TRACTION is spelled T-R-A-C-T-I-O-N. It contains 8 letters.