traction vs pulling
pulling vs tractiontraction and pulling both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| traction | Yes | No | No | No |
| pulling | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
pulling is a hypernym of
traction; that is, pulling is a
word with a broader meaning than traction:
- traction: (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
- pulling: the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
Other hypernyms of traction include
pull.
| traction (noun) | pulling (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 | the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you |
| the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) |
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