friction
Roget category 331
3. Words relating to matter› 3.2. Inorganic matter
›› 3.2.1. Solid matter
#331.
Friction
noun
friction,
attrition —
rubbing,
abrasion,
scraping
etc.
v. —
confrication†,
detrition,
contrition†,
affriction†,
abrasion,
arrosion†,
limature†,
frication†,
rub —
elbow grease —
rosin —
massage —
roughness
etc.
256.
rolling friction,
sliding friction,
starting friction.
verb
rub,
scratch,
scrape,
scrub,
slide,
fray,
rasp,
graze,
curry,
scour,
polish,
rub out,
wear down,
gnaw —
file,
grind
etc.
(reduce to powder)
330.
set one's teeth on edge —
rosin.
adjective
anatriptic† —
attrite†.
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