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 rubbing rubbing /ˈrʌbɪŋ/

noun

  1. Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure  ( detrition , friction , rubbing )
    effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
  2. Representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal  ( rubbing )
    representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
  3. The resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another  ( friction , rubbing )
    the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another


 rub rub /ˈrʌb/

noun

  1. The act of rubbing or wiping  ( rub , wipe )
    the act of rubbing or wiping
     He gave the hood a quick rub
    he gave the hood a quick rub
  2. An unforeseen obstacle  ( hang-up , hitch , rub , snag )
    an unforeseen obstacle

verb

  1. () Move over something with pressure  ( rub )
    move over something with pressure
     Rub my hands
    rub my hands
     Rub oil into her skin
    rub oil into her skin
  2. () Cause friction  ( chafe , fray , fret , rub , scratch )
    cause friction
     My sweater scratches
    my sweater scratches
  3. Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching  ( rub , scratch , itch )
    scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
     Don't scratch your insect bites!
    Don't scratch your insect bites!