adjective
- relating to or involving traction; providing grip or pulling force
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- The tractional force of the tire on wet pavement was insufficient.
- Doctors applied tractional therapy to realign the broken bone.
- The tractional properties of the new shoe sole improved performance.
- Engineers tested the tractional capabilities of various materials.
- The tractional system helped pull the heavy machinery up the slope.
- Physical therapists use tractional techniques to treat spinal injuries.