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noun • the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) • (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 | ||||||||
| 31% | 7 | Act of exerting force to move something towards oneself | ||||||
noun • the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you | ||||||||
| 30% | 8 | Act of pulling forcefully | ||||||
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Act Of Pulling Crossword Clue
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TRACTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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TRACTION
Updated: October 13, 2023
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1 | "___ needle pulling thread" ("The Sound of Music" lyric)
New York Times -
31 Dec 2006 | New York Times / 31 Dec 2006 |
2 | Act of drawing/pulling something over a surface by motive power; or, the grip of a tyre on a road
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3 | Act of pulling towards the midline | |
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The Guardian Cryptic -
10 Oct 2006 | The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Oct 2006 |
5 | In the act (Act II, ii), like Macbeth
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07 Oct 2015 | The Guardian Cryptic / 07 Oct 2015 |
6 | Pulling or pulling out from a difficult or threatening situation | |
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The Guardian Everyman -
28 Jul 2024 | The Guardian Everyman / 28 Jul 2024 |
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