rubbing

noun
UK: /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
US: /ˈrʌbɪŋ/

  1. The action of moving something back and forth against a surface with pressure.

    1. The rubbing removed the dirt from the table.
    2. The constant rubbing of the new shoes against my heel caused a blister.

  2. An impression made by placing paper over a surface and rubbing it with something such as wax or crayon.

    1. She made a rubbing of the gravestone in the old cemetery.
    2. The museum displayed rubbings taken from ancient temple carvings.

Synonyms

impression friction transfer massage abrasion
rubbing verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'rub': applying pressure and moving back and forth.

    1. I am rubbing lotion on my dry skin.
    2. He was rubbing his hands together to keep warm in the cold weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rubbing" in English means: The action of moving something back and forth against a surface with pressure., An impression made by placing paper over a surface and rubbing it with something such as wax or crayon..

The phonetic transcription of "rubbing" is /ˈrʌbɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈrʌbɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rubbing": impression, friction, transfer, massage, abrasion.

Example usage of "rubbing": "The rubbing removed the dirt from the table.". More examples on the page.