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friction

noun

Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
F
Ends with
N
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈfɹɪkʃən̩

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Definitions

noun

  1. Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

noun

  1. The resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

noun

  1. A state of conflict between persons

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Synonyms

detritionrubbingclash

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