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!