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Friction
01
absence of agreement or friendliness between people with different opinions
Examples
There was noticeable friction between the team members after the disagreement over the project's direction.
The new policies introduced by management caused friction among the employees.
02
the force or effort required to move one object over another while pressure is applied
Examples
Heavy furniture creates considerable friction when dragged across the floor.
The technician measured the friction between the metal plates.
03
the resistance or opposing force encountered when one object moves in contact with another
Examples
Friction between the wheels and the road slows the car down.
The rope experienced friction as it slid through the metal loop.
Lexical Tree
frictional
frictionless
friction
