wrijving

Definitions of wrijving
  1. noun
    effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
    synonyms: frictie, wrijvingsweerstand
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    type of:
    krachtsinspanning
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  2. noun
    the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
    synonyms: frictie, wrijvingsweerstand
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    types:
    abrasie
    the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
    tractie
    the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
    type of:
    weerstand
    any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
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