noun🔗ShareThe rubbing of one object or surface against another."The friction between the pencil and paper allows us to write. "physicsmaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact."The friction between the box and the floor made it hard to push. "physicssciencetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMassage of the body to restore circulation."The massage therapist used friction to improve blood circulation in my stiff shoulder. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash."The friction between the siblings grew when they argued over who got to use the new computer. "attitudecommunicationsocietyactionbusinessorganizationworkstatepoliticscharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces."The friction between the Communist and Nationalist forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War severely hampered their ability to unite against the Japanese invasion. "politicshistorywargovernmentnationmilitaryeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
