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friction in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. a state of conflict between persons
    clash  friction 
  2. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
    friction  detrition  rubbing 
  3. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
    friction  rubbing 
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friction in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (noun) The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
  2. (noun) conflict/Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
  3. (noun) (context/Physics): A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
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