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friction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | rubbing |
| Type of | resistance |
| Has types | traction, grinding, grip, attrition, adhesive friction, detrition, abrasion |
| Derivation | frictional |
Examples of friction
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In fact, money problems can be the source of friction that sours a relationship.
From the newsweek.com
At all magazines, there's friction between the editorial and the business sides.
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Usually difficulty is just another word for friction, and friction creates heat.
From the time.com
Now thoroughly outgunned, it faces some factional friction within its own ranks.
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This is one of those points of friction in a company that should be stamped out.
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This friction caused marital problems that may end up with us getting a divorce.
From the bostonherald.com
Ahmed Wali Karzai has long been a source of friction within the U.S. government.
From the washingtonpost.com
Sometimes one sharp contrast can be the difference between harmony and friction.
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The occasional friction between the two has been well documented over the years.
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- Clash: a state of conflict between persons
- The resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
- Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
- (frictional) pertaining to or worked or produced by friction; "frictional electricity"; "frictional heat"; "frictional gearing"
- Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, or material elements sliding against each other. It may be thought of as the opposite of "slipperiness".
- Friction (Charlotte Yolanda Beck) is a fictional character appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in D.P.7 #1, which was published under Marvel's New Universe imprint.
- Friction, the third and final album by Coney Hatch, was released in 1985. Drummer Dave Ketchum left prior to this release, to be replaced by Barry Connors, formerly of Toronto.
- Friction is the debut album by psychedelic progressive gothic rock composer Phideaux Xavier. It was released in 1993. It is not, however, considered as an official album by them
- Friction is the debut full length album from Christian rock band Stavesacre.
