FRICTION


Meaning of FRICTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ frɪkʃ(ə)n ]

( frictions)

1.

If there is friction between people, there is disagreement and argument between them.

Sara sensed that there had been friction between her children...

= conflict

N-UNCOUNT : also N in pl

2.

Friction is the force that makes it difficult for things to move freely when they are touching each other.

The pistons are graphite-coated to reduce friction.

N-UNCOUNT

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