Definition of friction Friction

/fɹɪˈkʃʌn/ - [frikshun] - fric•tion

We found 9 definitions of friction from 5 different sources.

What does friction mean?

Noun Plural: frictions
friction - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
		rubbing
		resistance the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
		abrasion, detrition, grinding, attrition erosion by friction
friction - effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
		detrition, rubbing
		elbow grease, exertion, travail, effort, sweat use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
friction - a state of conflict between persons
		clash
		conflict an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"

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friction (Noun)
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
friction (Noun)
Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
friction (Noun)
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.

friction
frik′shun, n. the act of rubbing: (statics) a force acting in the tangent plane of two bodies, when one slides or rolls upon another, and always in a direction opposite to that in which the moving body tends: difficulty, unpleasantness.—adjs. Fric′ative, produced by friction, used of those consonants which are produced by the breath being forced through a narrow opening; Fric′tional, relating to, moved by, or produced by friction.—n. Fric′tion-gear′ing, a method of imparting the motion of one wheel or pulley to another by mere contact.—adj. Fric′tionless, having no friction.—n.pl. Fric′tion-wheels, wheels that lessen friction. [Fr.,—L. frictionem—fricāre, frictum, to rub.]