1. rubbing - noun
· the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Synonym(s): friction
Hypernym(s): resistance
2. rubbing - noun
· representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
Hypernym(s): representation
3. rubbing - noun
· effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
Synonym(s): friction, detrition
Hypernym(s): effort, elbow_grease, exertion, travail, sweat
4. rub - verb
· move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"
Hypernym(s): guide, run, draw, pass
5. rub - verb
· cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
Synonym(s): fray, fret, chafe, scratch
Hypernym(s): touch, adjoin, meet, contact
6. rub - verb
· scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
Hypernym(s): irritate
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