traction
Roget category 285
2. Words relating to space› 2.4. Motion
›› 2.4.4. Motion with reference to direction
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[Motion given to an object situated behind.]
Traction
noun
traction —
drawing
etc.
v. —
draught,
pull,
haul —
rake —
a long pull a strong pull and a pull all a long pull a strong pull and a pull all together —"
towage†,
haulage.
verb
draw,
pull,
haul,
lug,
rake,
drag,
tug,
tow,
trail,
train —
take in tow.
wrench,
jerk,
twitch,
touse† —
yank [U.S.].
adjective
drawing
etc.
v. —
tractile†,
tractive.
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