rubbing
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/ˈɹʌbɪŋ/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
verb
- To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.“I rubbed my hands together for warmth.”
- To rub something against (a second thing).“I rubbed the glass with the cloth.”
- To be rubbed against something.“My shoes are beginning to rub.”
- To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.“meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing”
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