friction
11friction — [frik′shən] n. [Fr < L frictio < pp. of fricare, to rub: see FRIABLE] 1. a rubbing, esp. of one object against another 2. disagreement or conflict because of differences of opinion, temperament, etc. 3. Mech. the resistance to motion of two …
12Friction — For other uses, see Friction (disambiguation). Classical mechanics …
13friction — frictionless, adj. frictionlessly, adv. /frik sheuhn/, n. 1. surface resistance to relative motion, as of a body sliding or rolling. 2. the rubbing of the surface of one body against that of another. 3. dissension or conflict between persons,… …
14friction — noun 1 disagreement between people/groups ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable ▪ increasing ▪ constant ▪ I m exhausted from the constant friction between my boss and my colleagues. ▪ internal …
15friction — The resistance to movement between any two objects when placed in contact with each other. Friction causes wear and heat. In an engine, it robs it of some of its potential power. Friction is not constant but depends on the materials, type of… …
16friction — fric|tion [ˈfrıkʃən] n [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: Latin frictio, from fricare to rub ] 1.) [U and C] disagreement, angry feelings, or unfriendliness between people = ↑tension cause/create friction ▪ Having my mother living with us causes …
17friction — UK [ˈfrɪkʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms friction : singular friction plural frictions 1) [countable/uncountable] disagreement friction between: There is some friction between the various departments. friction with: The decision is likely to lead to… …
18friction — n. 1) to create, generate, produce friction 2) friction among, between; with (there has been some friction between the union and management) * * * [ frɪkʃ(ə)n] between generate produce friction with (there has been some friction between the union …
19friction — [[t]frɪ̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] frictions 1) N UNCOUNT: also N in pl If there is friction between people, there is disagreement and argument between them. Sara sensed that there had been friction between her children... The plan is likely only to aggravate… …
20friction — noun /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ a) The rubbing of one object or surface against another. b) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash. See Also: coefficient of friction, static friction, dynamic friction, friction clutch, friction …
