What does the cryptic crossword clue "One reduces friction in party with relation (4,7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BALL (synonym="party") + BEARING (synonym="relation, as in “this has no bearing on/relation to the matter”") = BALLBEARING The answer is BALLBEARING.

One reduces friction in party with relation (4,7)

Guardian Cryptic #29194 | 12 Down | 2023-10-06 flower

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