Synonym: clash, conflict, grinding, resistance, scraping. Similar words: restriction, fiction, diction, eviction, addiction, nonfiction, non-fiction, affliction. Meaning: ['frɪkʃn] 
n. 1. a state of conflict between persons 2. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another 3. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure.
n. 1. a state of conflict between persons 2. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another 3. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure. 
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1, Friction lowers the efficiency of a machine.
2, Friction gradually caused the sliding box to slow down and stop.
3, Having my mother living with us causes friction at home.
4, The force of friction affects the speed at which spacecraft can re-enter the earth's atmosphere.
5, When you rub your hands together the friction produces heat.
6, Sara sensed that there had been friction between her children.
7, I'm exhausted from the constant friction between my boss and my colleagues.
8, Friction is common when three generations live together.
9, to cause soreness and warmth by friction.
10, Matches are lighted by friction.
11, His decision led to considerable friction in his family.
12, There is some friction among the family members.
13, The two schedules dovetailed together without friction.
14, The pistons are graphite-coated to reduce friction.
15, Putting oil on both surfaces reduces friction.
16, Rubbing the stones together produces friction.
17, Her requests for time off created friction with her boss.
18, There's a lot of friction between my wife and my mother.
19, When Joan returned to work,(http://sentencedict.com/friction.html) the friction between them increased.
20, The force of friction slows the spacecraft down as it re-enters the earth's atmosphere.
21, There is a great deal of friction between the management and the work force.
22, Check your rope frequently, as friction against the rock can wear it away.
23, Border clashes have led to increased friction between the two countries.
24, Politics is a source of considerable friction in our family.
25, The constant friction between the young couple finally caused divorce.
26, Oil can reduce friction.
27, Friction between moving parts had caused the engine to overheat.
28, His independent attitude was a constant source of friction with his boss.
29, Me being at work causes friction at home.
30, A detonator is any device containing an explosive that is actuated by heat, percussion, friction, or electricity.
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