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friction (noun)

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  • friction — ► NOUN 1) the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. 2) the action of one surface or object rubbing against another. 3) conflict or disagreement. DERIVATIVES frictional adjective frictionless adjective. ORIGIN… …   English terms dictionary

  • friction match — noun lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction he always carries matches to light his pipe as long you ve a lucifer to light your fag • Syn: ↑match, ↑lucifer • Hypernyms:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • friction — noun 1 disagreement between people/groups ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable ▪ increasing ▪ constant ▪ I m exhausted from the constant friction between my boss and my colleagues. ▪ internal …   Collocations dictionary

  • friction saw — noun : a toothless circular saw used for cutting metals or other materials by fusion in the cut due to frictional heat • friction sawing noun * * * a high speed circular saw, usually toothless, that is used for cutting metals by using frictional… …   Useful english dictionary

  • friction — noun /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ a) The rubbing of one object or surface against another. b) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash. See Also: coefficient of friction, static friction, dynamic friction, friction clutch, friction …   Wiktionary

  • friction — noun (U) 1 disagreement, angry feelings, or unfriendliness between people : cause/create friction: Restrictions on trade have caused friction between these two nations. 2 the rubbing of one surface against another: Check your rope frequently, as… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • friction brake — noun 1. : a brake operating by friction 2. : an absorption dynamometer that absorbs energy by friction * * * friction brake, a brake operating by friction, usually applied to a revolving element such as a wheel or a drum: »A powerful friction… …   Useful english dictionary

  • friction gearing — noun also friction gear : a gearing for transmitting motion by surface friction instead of by teeth * * * wheels or disks transmitting power by means of frictional contact. [1885 90] * * * friction gear or friction gearing, a set of gears without …   Useful english dictionary

  • friction wheel — noun or friction pulley : a wheel operating by friction (as in a friction gearing) * * * friction wheel, a wheel operating by friction, used to transmit the motion of one wheel to another by simple contact …   Useful english dictionary

  • friction gear — noun see friction gearing * * * friction gear or friction gearing, a set of gears without teeth in which one wheel presses against another and causes it to turn. Friction gears provide uniform power, but not as much power as toothed gears …   Useful english dictionary

  • friction tape — noun a water resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors • Syn: ↑insulating tape • Hypernyms: ↑adhesive tape * * * ˈfriction tape 7 [friction tape] noun …   Useful english dictionary

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