rubbing
Meaning
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An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
Synonyms
sweeping away
wearing down
wiping off
rubbed copy
print from stone
confriction
frictionate
causing to move gently
rubbing up
striking against
tear-and-wear
frictionating frictionize
wear abrasion abrasiveness
flatting down
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹʌbɪŋ/
Etymology
From Middle English rubbinge, rubbynge, equivalent to rub + -ing.
New
rub
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- An act of rubbing.
- A difficulty or problem.
- A quip or sarcastic remark.
- In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
- Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
- Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
- (slang) A loan.
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