friction

Definitions of friction
  1. noun
    effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
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    effort
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  2. noun
    a state of conflict between persons
    synonyms: coflit
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    conflit
    a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
  3. noun
    the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
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    résistance
    any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
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