friction

/หˆfษนษชkสƒษ™nฬฉ/

IPA: /F R IH1 K SH AH0 N/

noun
  1. 1

    The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

  2. 2

    A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.

  3. 3

    Massage of the body to restore circulation.

  4. 4

    Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

  5. 5

    (Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.

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