Traction (noun)

1. The friction between a body and a surface that allows the body to move or be moved.
2. The ability of a vehicle or other object to grip a surface and move forward.
3. The use of mechanical means to apply a pulling force to a broken bone or other body part in order to correct a deformity or align the bone for healing.

Origin:

The word traction comes from the latin word "tractio" which means the act of drawing or pulling.

Examples:

1. The car's tires had good traction on the wet road.
2. The hiker needed more traction to climb the steep mountain.
3. Traction is used to help set broken bones.
4. The traction control system helps the car maintain stability on slippery roads.
5. The traction engines were used to pull heavy loads.