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Vocabulary Entry
friction
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The resistance encountered when one surface moves over another.
Example Sentences
"The friction between the car tires and the road helped to prevent skid."
"In physics class, we learned how friction can affect motion."
"The scientist measured the friction between different materials in their experiment."
V
verb
To cause or produce friction.
Example Sentences
"She frictioned the two sticks together to start a fire."
"The mechanic frictioned the brake pads to ensure better stopping power."
"He frictioned his hands together to warm them up in the cold weather."