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