traction equipment

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• Traction engine — A traction engine is a self propelled steam engine used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. The name derives from the Latin tractus , meaning drawn , since the prime function of any traction… …   Wikipedia

• Traction current converter plant — A traction current converter plant is an electrical substation that converts electric power from the form provided by the electrical power industry for public utility service to an appropriate voltage, current type, and frequency to supply… …   Wikipedia

• Traction splint — A traction splint is used to treat severe bone fractures of the femuror Tib Fib area. The use of traction splints by prehospital care providers is designed to reduce the pain of trauma from such fractures and are a near universal piece of… …   Wikipedia

• traction — trac|tion [ˈtrækʃən] n [U] [Date: 1600 1700; : Medieval Latin; Origin: tractio, from Latin trahere to pull ] 1.) the process of treating a broken bone with special medical equipment that pulls it in traction ▪ He was in traction (=receiving this… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• traction — noun (U) 1 the process of treating a broken bone with special medical equipment that pulls it: be in traction (=be receiving this kind of treatment): He was in traction for weeks after the accident. 2 the force that prevents something such as a… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• traction — UK [ˈtrækʃ(ə)n] / US noun [uncountable] 1) the action of pulling something over a surface, or the type of power used for pulling 2) the ability of wheels to move over a surface without slipping 3) medical the use of special equipment to hold… …   English dictionary

• traction — trac|tion [ trækʃən ] noun uncount 1. ) TECHNICAL the ability of wheels to move over a surface without slipping 2. ) TECHNICAL the action of pulling something over a surface, or the type of power used for pulling 3. ) MEDICAL the use of special… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• Brush Traction — is a manufacturer and maintainer of railway locomotives, based at Loughborough in Leicestershire, United Kingdom situated alongside the Midland Main Line. History In 1865, Henry Hughes, who was a timber merchant engineer, began building horse… …   Wikipedia

• Disc Decompression Traction Procedure — Disc Decompression Traction Procedures are used by healthcare professionals specializing in therapeutic procedures that facilitate healing of biomechanical abnormalites of the musculoskelatal system of the human body. Intervertebral discs are… …   Wikipedia

• Disc decompression traction procedure — Disc Decompression Traction Procedures are used by healthcare professionals specializing in therapeutic procedures that facilitate healing of biomechanical abnormalites of the musculoskelatal system of the human body. Intervertebral discs are… …   Wikipedia

• Oliver Farm Equipment Company — Oliver Corporation redirects here. For the typewriter manufacturer, see Oliver Typewriter Company. Oliver 80 tractor The Oliver Farm Equipment Company was an American farm equipment manufacturer from the 20th century. It was formed as a the… …   Wikipedia