rubbing

/ˈɹʌbɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

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.
To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
To rub something against (a second thing).
To be rubbed against something.
To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
To move or pass with difficulty.
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

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