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   friction

   /ˈfrɪkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another: "a lubrication system which reduces friction" Similar abrasionabradingrubbingchafinggratingraspingscrapingexcoriationgrindinggnawingeating awaywearing away/downresistancedragadhesiontractiongrippurchaserare:attritionfrettingdetrition
   • ▪ the action of one surface or object rubbing against another: "the friction of braking"
   • ▪ conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions: "a considerable amount of friction between father and son" Similar discorddisharmonydisunitystrifeconflictdisagreementdissensiondissentoppositionvarianceclashingcontentiondisputedisputationarguingargumentquarrellingbickeringsquabblingwranglingfightingfeudingrivalryhostilityanimosityantipathyenmityantagonismresentmentacrimonybitternessbad feelingill feelingill willbad bloodgrudgesgrievancesinformal:falling-outrare:jardisaccorddiscordanceOpposite harmony

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting chafing or rubbing of the body or limbs, formerly much used in medical treatment): via French from Latin frictio(n-), from fricare ‘to rub’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRICTION definition: 1. the force that makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to…. Learn more.

3. byjus.com › physics › frictionFriction - Definition, Types of Friction, Applications & Videos -...

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   Friction is defined as the resistance offered by the surfaces that are in contact when they move past each other. Friction provides traction that is needed to walk without slipping. Friction is helpful in most cases. However, they also offer a great measure of opposition to the motion.

4. www.britannica.com › science › frictionFriction | Definition, Types, & Formula | Britannica

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   Sep 11, 2024 · Friction, force that resists the sliding or rolling of one solid object over another. Frictional forces provide the traction needed to walk without slipping, but they also present a great measure of opposition to motion. Types of friction include kinetic friction, static friction, and rolling friction.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frictionFriction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FRICTION is the rubbing of one body against another. How to use friction in a sentence.

6. www.sciencefacts.net › frictionFriction (Frictional Force): Definition, Formula, & Examples

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   Feb 17, 2023 · Find out the meaning of friction in physics. Learn its types, laws, & equations, along with a few examples and diagrams. What are its advantages & disadvantages.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRICTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRICTION meaning: 1. the force that makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to…. Learn more.

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   A force on objects or substances in contact with each other that resists motion of the objects or substances relative to each other. Static friction arises between two objects that are not in motion with respect to each other, as for example between a cement block and a wooden floor.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRICTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   friction in British English. (ˈfrɪkʃən ) noun. 1. a resistance encountered when one body moves relative to another body with which it is in contact. 2. the act, effect, or an instance of rubbing one object against another. 3. disagreement or conflict; discord.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfriction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of friction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of friction – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    the action of rubbing against something, often making movement more difficult: When you rub your hands together the friction produces heat. friction noun [U] (ARGUING) argument or disagreement about something, often over a long period of time: There's a lot of friction between my wife and my mother.