A fire can be made with a bow to generate friction.

None of that is wrong, but that kind of personality generates friction.

The move has generated friction, even within the Latino business community.

The government had previously seldom pursued drug trafficking charges against members of the military and the case generated friction within the army.

Also, because the sharper particles generate less friction, the heat that develops is not enough to cause glazing.

When the seas departed, the sun and moon generated less tidal friction.

"Of course, when the adjustment comes so quickly," he said, "it generates friction."

It has generated friction between lower- and higher-paid employees.

Legs obviously generated much less friction than dry sticks; no perceptible warmth resulted from this activity.

Downturns also generate friction and anxiety, which can worsen agency-client relations.