attrito — meaning in English

English meaning

• drag verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
• friction noun The resistance created when one surface rubs against another.

Senses

attrito is used for these senses in English:

• drag (nautical) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.

drag — full definition

1. verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
2. noun A resisting force that slows down something moving through air or liquid.
3. noun Something tedious or annoying.
4. noun Elaborate, exaggerated clothing of the opposite gender worn for performance, especially by drag queens and kings.
5. verb To insult or criticize someone sharply, often publicly (informal).

friction — full definition

1. noun The resistance created when one surface rubs against another.
2. noun Disagreement or tension between people with different views.

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