Synonyms: affray, ruffle, disturbance, fray
Definition: a noisy fight
Similar words: scrap, combat, fight, fighting
Definition: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
Usage: a fight broke out at the hockey game; there was fighting in the streets; the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
Synonyms: scratch, rub, chafe, fret, fray
Definition: cause friction
Usage: my sweater scratches
Similar words: touch, adjoin, contact, meet
Definition: be in direct physical contact with; make contact
Usage: The two buildings touch; Their hands touched; The wire must not contact the metal cover; The surfaces contact at this point
Definition: wear away by rubbing
Usage: The friction frayed the sleeve
Similar words: fall apart, bust, break, wear, wear out
Definition: go to pieces
Usage: The lawn mower finally broke; The gears wore out; The old chair finally fell apart completely