1. (noun) friction, rubbing
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Synonyms: rubbing, detrition, friction, clash
2. (noun) rubbing
representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
Synonyms: friction, detrition
3. (noun) friction, detrition, rubbing
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
Synonyms: corrasion, abrasion, rubbing, detrition, attrition, friction, clash, grinding
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