Rubbing Meaning and Definition


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Rubbing meaning

Word: Rubbing

How to pronounce: ˈrʌbɪŋ

How to pronounce: rʌb

Noun

Definitions:

1. The action of rubbing something.

Example sentences: "Dab at the stain—vigorous rubbing could damage the carpet"

2. An impression of a design on brass or stone, made by rubbing on paper laid over it with colored wax, pencil, chalk, etc.

Example sentences: "He has exhibited all over the world with creations that range from collages and sketches to stone rubbings and oil paintings of such richness and depth that the canvas takes one year to dry."


Synonyms:

trowelling

troweling

wipe

rub

rubs

abrasion

detrition

friction


Synonyms:

triturate

wipe

chafe

irk

wear

fade

wear away

wear down

scratch

scrub

grind

rubbing

gall

scuff

polish

hitch

snag

buff

shine


Derivations:

rubbed

rubber


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Rubbing in Other Languages...

Spanish: Frotamiento

German: Reiben

French: Frottement

Italian: Sfregamento

Turkish: Sürtme


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