Yes, that's a great way to describe it! That force is called friction.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

* Friction is a force that opposes the motion of one surface sliding over another. It arises from the microscopic interactions between the surfaces in contact.

* Static friction acts when the surfaces are at rest relative to each other. It prevents the surfaces from starting to move.

* Kinetic friction acts when the surfaces are in motion relative to each other. It tries to slow down the motion.

Let me know if you'd like to know more about friction!