n. [ L. tractatio. ] Treatment or handling of a subject; discussion. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
A full tractation of the points controverted. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. trahere, tractum, to draw: cf. F. traction. ]
Angle of traction (Mech.),
Traction engine,
a. Of or relating to traction. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
. (Mach.)
n. [ L. trahere, tractum, to draw: cf. F. traction. ]
Angle of traction (Mech.),
Traction engine,
a. Of or relating to traction. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
. (Mach.)