friction

Noun

Meaning

a state of conflict between persons

effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

clash rubbing detrition counteraction difference conflict resistance opposition argument controversy warfare dispute tension trouble drag
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Antonyms

jones alliance will type list turn
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Hypernyms

travail effort conflict resistance sweat exertion

Hyponyms

grip traction grinding attrition abrasion detrition

Related terms

frictional fricative fray dentifrice affricate frictive

Phrases with the word

anti-friction bearing erotic friction friction ring friction pad friction stir welding friction welding

Examples

A blow increased the temperature sufficiently to produce a friction weld at that spot. Source: Internet

5) A polyester sheet reducing friction against the disk media as it rotates within the housing. Source: Internet

According to Method Man, though even at this point friction was present between Biggie and the Clan, the two rappers got along: It was no secret: Rae didn’t like him, Ghost didn’t like him. Source: Internet

A chain or belt drive can lose as much as 5% of the power through the system in friction heat, deformation and wear, in which case the efficiency of the drive is 95%. Source: Internet

After leaving the path, the payload continues to move due to momentum (at constant velocity, assuming lack of friction with the environment). Source: Internet

After the block moves, it experiences kinetic friction, which is less than the maximum static friction. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

frico fricolateral fricot friction bearing friction block friction brake lining