ˈfrɪkʃən n. 1
the action of
one object rubbing against another. 2 the
resistance an object encounters in
moving over another. 3 a
clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions;
mutual animosity arising
from disagreement. 4 (in comb.) of devices
that transmit motion by frictional
contact (friction-clutch; friction-disc). øfriction-ball a ball used in bearings to
lessen friction. øøfrictional adj. frictionless adj. [F f. L frictio -onis f. fricare frictrub]