Friction vs. Stiction

Frictionnoun

The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

Frictionnoun

(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.

Frictionnoun

Massage of the body to restore circulation.

Frictionnoun

(figuratively) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

Frictionnoun

The act of rubbing the surface of one body against that of another; attrition; in hygiene, the act of rubbing the body with the hand, with flannel, or with a brush etc., to excite the skin to healthy action.

Frictionnoun

The resistance which a body meets with from the surface on which it moves. It may be resistance to sliding motion, or to rolling motion.

Frictionnoun

A clashing between two persons or parties in opinions or work; a disagreement tending to prevent or retard progress.

Frictionnoun

a state of conflict between persons

Frictionnoun

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

Frictionnoun

effort expended in rubbing one object against another

Frictionnoun

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another

Frictionnoun

the action of one surface or object rubbing against another

Frictionnoun

conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions

Friction

Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other. There are several types of friction: Dry friction is a force that opposes the relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact.

Stictionnoun

(physics) The static friction that needs to be overcome to enable relative motion of stationary objects in contact

Stiction

Stiction is the static friction that needs to be overcome to enable relative motion of stationary objects in contact. The term is a portmanteau of the words static and friction, perhaps also influenced by the verb stick.