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rubbing

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

∙ present participle of rub

rub

Noun

∙ An act of rubbing.
∙ A difficulty or problem.
∙ 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.
- ∙ A mixture of spices applied to meat before it is barbecued.

Verb

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