Definitions for friction
ˈfrɪk ʃənfric·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.8 / 5 votes

1. clash, frictionnoun

   a state of conflict between persons

2. friction, rubbingnoun

   the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

3. friction, detrition, rubbingnoun

   effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. frictionnoun

   The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

2. frictionnoun

   Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

3. frictionnoun

   A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.

4. Etymology: From friction and directly from frictionem, nom. frictio

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Frictionnoun

   Etymology: friction, Fr. frictio, from frico, Latin.

   1. The act of rubbing two bodies together.

   Do not all bodies which abound with terrestrial parts, and especially with sulphureous ones, emit light as often as those parts are sufficiently agitated, whether the agitation be made by heat, friction, percussion, putrefaction, or by any vital motion? Isaac Newton, Opt.

   2. The resistance in machines caused by the motion of one body upon another.3. Medical rubbing with the fleshbrush or cloaths.

   Frictions make the parts more fleshy and full, as we see both in men and in the currying of horses; for that they draw a greater quantity of spirits to the parts. Francis Bacon.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. friction

   Friction is a force that opposes motion or potential motion between two surfaces in contact. It is caused by the surface irregularities of the objects, the adhesion between the surfaces, deformation of the objects, and more. The amount of friction typically depends on the type of materials in contact and the smoothness of their surfaces. It is an essential force as it allows us to walk, drive cars, and do many everyday activities.

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Friction

   Friction is the force caused by, and resisting the relative motion of, solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other. There are several types of friction: ⁕Dry friction resists relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact. Dry friction is subdivided into static friction between non-moving surfaces, and kinetic friction between moving surfaces. ⁕Fluid friction describes the friction between layers within a viscous fluid that are moving relative to each other. ⁕Lubricated friction is a case of fluid friction where a fluid separates two solid surfaces. ⁕Skin friction is a component of drag, the force resisting the motion of a solid body through a fluid. ⁕Internal friction is the force resisting motion between the elements making up a solid material while it undergoes deformation. When surfaces in contact move relative to each other, the friction between the two surfaces converts kinetic energy into heat. This property can have dramatic consequences, as illustrated by the use of friction created by rubbing pieces of wood together to start a fire. Kinetic energy is converted to heat whenever motion with friction occurs, for example when a viscous fluid is stirred. Another important consequence of many types of friction can be wear, which may lead to performance degradation and/or damage to components. Friction is a component of the science of tribology.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. 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.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Friction

   Surface resistance to the relative motion of one body against the rubbing, sliding, rolling, or flowing of another with which it is in contact.

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1. friction

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Matched Categories

1. • Conflict
   • Resistance

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How to pronounce friction?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say friction in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of friction in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of friction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of friction in a Sentence

1. Rob Williams:

   We see zero commissions as a way to provide access and lower friction to people who want to buy in a brokerage account or elsewhere. We don't think people will trade actively.

2. Cal Lankton:

   People want easy, consistent access to transportation, the best thing we can do from a Lyft perspective is provide an easy, friction-free experience.

3. Evan Cohen:

   There's a little bit more friction getting drivers onto our platform, we know there is a tremendous opportunity there for us, but it is a challenging market.

4. Michael Arone:

   We're seeing that struggle, that tug of war, that friction play out already this month, june hasn't been a straight shot to the moon. That's what you're likely going to see for the balance of the summer, not a bad thing.

5. Federica Mogherini:

   We oppose any attempt to assert territorial or maritime claims through the use of intimidation, coercion, force or any unilateral actions which would cause further friction.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=friction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Friction
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=friction
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=friction
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=friction
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=friction