Definition

Noun: - The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves: This is the force that resists the relative motion between a solid object and the surface it is in contact with, enabling traction. It is the friction that allows a body to grip a surface without slipping.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The car's tires rely on adhesive friction to accelerate and brake safely on the road.
  • Good hiking boots provide sufficient adhesive friction to prevent slips on steep trails.

Advanced Usage

• "Coefficient of adhesive friction": A numerical value representing the ratio of the frictional force to the normal force, used to quantify grip.
  • Engineers tested the coefficient of adhesive friction for the new rubber compound.

Variants and Related Words

• Traction (n): The grip of a tire, shoe, etc., on a surface, which is the practical result of adhesive friction.
  • The vehicle lost traction on the icy patch.

Synonyms

• Traction: The action of drawing or pulling something over a surface, or the grip enabling this.
• Grip: The ability of something to maintain a firm contact or hold on a surface.

Related Phrases

• "To gain adhesive friction": To increase the grip or traction between surfaces.
  • The driver downshifted to gain adhesive friction on the wet incline.

Noun

1. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)