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Friction slowed the sled.
What does Friction mean?
rubbing that slows movement
Dictionary definition
A rubbing force that slows movement between touching surfaces.
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medium
Shoes use friction to grip the floor.
hard
Less friction can make an object slide more easily.
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What does friction mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to friction?
Resistance is close in meaning to friction.
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to friction?
Smoothness contrasts with friction.
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WordFriction.
Partnoun.
MeaningFriction means rubbing that slows movement.
ExampleExample: Friction slowed the sled.
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- frik · shun
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- frik
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- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on frik.
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Synonyms
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resistanceClose in meaning in many contexts.
rubbingClose in meaning in many contexts.
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smoothnessUseful contrast for understanding the word.
slipperinessUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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friction
noun
frictions
Plural form of friction.
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