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friction

/ friction /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
effort expended in rubbing one object against another
Type of:
effort elbow grease exertion
Kinds of:
attrition
Derived:
rub
noun Sense 2
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Type of:
resistance
Kinds of:
grinding abrasion attrition detrition grip
Derived:
rub fray fret chafe scratch
noun Sense 3
a state of conflict between persons
Type of:
conflict
Derived:
clash jar collide
Semantic Complexity
52%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
20
Times Searched
2
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effort elbow grease exertion attrition resistance grinding abrasion detrition grip conflict