1. friction(n = noun.state) clash - a state of conflict between persons;
is a kind of conflict
2. friction(n = noun.phenomenon) rubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another;
is a kind of resistance
has particulars: abrasion, attrition, detrition, grinding, adhesive friction, grip, traction
Derived form adjective frictional1
3. friction(n = noun.act) detrition, rubbing - effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure;
is a kind of effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail
has particulars: attrition
Derived form adjective frictional1
1. The act of rubbing the surface of one body against that of another; attrition; in hygiene, the act of rubbing the body with the hand, with flannel, or with a brush etc., to excite the skin to healthy action. [1913 Webster]
2. The resistance which a body meets with from the surface on which it moves. It may be resistance to sliding motion, or to rolling motion. [1913 Webster]
3. A clashing between two persons or parties in opinions or work; a disagreement tending to prevent or retard progress. [1913 Webster]
"This angle varies for different bodies, and for planes of different materials." [1913 Webster]
friction, n.
1 the action of one object rubbing against another.
2 the resistance an object encounters in moving over another.
3 a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions; mutual animosity arising from disagreement.
4 (in comb.) of devices that transmit motion by frictional contact (friction-clutch; friction-disc).
Idiom:
friction-ball a ball used in bearings to lessen friction.
Derivative:
frictional adj. frictionless adj.
Etymology:
F f. L frictio -onis f. fricare frict- rub
N counteraction, opposition, contrariety, antagonism, polarity, clashing, collision, interference, inhibition, resistance, renitency, friction, reaction, retroaction, counterblast, neutralization, vis inertiae, check, voluntary opposition &c, voluntary resistance, repression, opposites, action and reaction, yang and yin, yang-yin (contrariety), counteracting, antagonistic, conflicting, retroactive, renitent, reactionary, contrary, although, in spite of, against, for every action there is a reaction, equal in force and opposite in direction.
N friction, attrition, rubbing, abrasion, scraping, confrication, detrition, contrition, affriction, abrasion, arrosion, limature, frication, rub, elbow grease, rosin, massage, roughness, rolling friction, sliding friction, starting friction, anatriptic, attrite.
adhesive friction, coefficient of friction, cone friction clutch, friction clutch, friction match, friction tape, slip friction clutch