friction
/ˈfrɪkʃn/noun
उच्चारण फ़्रिक्शन
घर्षण; मनमुटाव
Core word
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the action of one object or surface moving against another; the resistance of one surface to another surface or substance moving over or through it; disagreement or a lack of friendship among people
घर्षण; मनमुटाव
- friction between the parties
- The friction between the tyres and the road helps the car stop.
- Oil reduces friction between the moving parts of the engine.
+ 2 more examples
- Rubbing your hands together produces heat because of friction.
- There has been some friction between the two brothers since the argument.
Synonyms rubbing resistance conflict tension discord
Opposite harmony
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
friction (uncountable) between + two things
In physics it means the resistance between surfaces, followed by 'between'.
भौतिकी में इसका अर्थ सतहों के बीच प्रतिरोध है, जिसके बाद 'between' आता है।
- There is friction between the tyre and the road.
- Friction produces heat.
friction between + people
In social use it means disagreement or tension between people or groups.
सामाजिक प्रयोग में यह लोगों या समूहों के बीच असहमति या तनाव है।
- There was friction between the two brothers over the land.
- Constant friction in the team lowered morale.
friction + of / with
'Friction with' names the other party; 'friction of' names the surfaces.
'Friction with' दूसरे पक्ष को और 'friction of' सतहों को बताता है।
- He had friction with his manager.
- The friction of the rope burned her hands.
reduce / cause friction
Verbs commonly used with the noun.
संज्ञा के साथ आने वाली आम क्रियाएँ।
- Oil reduces friction in the engine.
- The new rule caused friction among teachers.
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verb + friction
reducecausecreateovercomeincreaseavoid
- Grease reduces friction in the wheels.
adjective + friction
internalsocialpoliticalconstantsliding
- Political friction slowed the discussion.
friction + noun
forceburnlosscoefficientpoint
- A friction burn on his elbow hurt for days.
friction + between
between brothersbetween neighboursbetween countriesbetween surfacesbetween parties
- Friction between neighbours often begins with small matters.
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- Rubbing your hands together produces heat because of friction.
हाथ रगड़ने पर घर्षण के कारण गर्मी पैदा होती है।
- There has been some friction between the two departments.
दोनों विभागों के बीच कुछ मनमुटाव रहा है।
- Radhika learnt in physics class that friction opposes motion.
राधिका ने भौतिकी में सीखा कि घर्षण गति का विरोध करता है।
- Smooth roads have less friction, so vehicles skid in the rain.
चिकनी सड़कों पर घर्षण कम होता है, इसलिए बारिश में गाड़ियाँ फिसलती हैं।
- The festival brought the family together and ended the old friction.
त्योहार ने परिवार को एक किया और पुराना मनमुटाव समाप्त कर दिया।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ There is a friction between the tyre and the road.
✓ There is friction between the tyre and the road.
'Friction' is uncountable in this sense, so no 'a'.
इस अर्थ में 'friction' uncountable है, इसलिए 'a' नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns describe trouble between people, with differences in strength.
ये संज्ञाएँ लोगों के बीच की परेशानी बताती हैं, पर तीव्रता में अंतर है।
Mild but continuing tension between people or groups.
लोगों या समूहों के बीच हल्का पर लगातार बना रहने वाला तनाव।
- There was friction in the family.
A serious disagreement, sometimes open fighting.
गंभीर असहमति, कभी खुला संघर्ष।
- The two villages were in conflict over water.
A nervous, uneasy feeling between people before an open fight.
खुले झगड़े से पहले लोगों के बीच बेचैनी का एहसास।
- Tension rose before the election.
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Science: friction opposes motion and produces heat; it is reduced by lubricants and ball bearings.
विज्ञान में घर्षण गति का विरोध करता है और ऊष्मा पैदा करता है; इसे स्नेहकों और ball bearings से घटाया जाता है।