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Friction Crossword Clue
There are 10 exact and 372 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RUBBING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUBBING
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RUBBING" which means:
- noun
- • The resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
- • Representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
- • Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure verb
- • To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
- • To rub something against (a second thing).
- • To be rubbed against something.
- • To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
- • To move or pass with difficulty.
- • To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
- • To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
- • (bowls) to touch the jack with the bowl.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I felt a slight rubbing on my shoulder."
- • "The rubbing of the branches against the window kept me awake."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick07 Dec 2022 | Across 1 | |
| The Guardian Quick17 Oct 2020 | Across 1 | |
| New York Times03 Sep 2000 | Across 97 | |
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Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
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6 | To wear away by friction | |
7 | Worn down or eroded, as by friction |
