noun Download 🔗Share The rubbing of one object or surface against another. Examples : "The friction between the pencil and paper allows us to write. " physics material science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact. Examples : "The friction between the box and the floor made it hard to push. " physics science tendency Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Massage of the body to restore circulation. Examples : "The massage therapist used friction to improve blood circulation in my stiff shoulder. " medicine body physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash. Examples : "The friction between the siblings grew when they argued over who got to use the new computer. " attitude communication society action business organization work state politics character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces. Examples : "The friction between the Communist and Nationalist forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War severely hampered their ability to unite against the Japanese invasion. " politics history war government nation military event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading