21 entries under rubbing topic. ×

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friction(noun, clean, stroke, deterioration, contact)
14
attrition(noun, decrease, clean, destruction, deterioration)
14
erosion(noun, loss, deterioration, contact, resistance)
10
grinding(noun, clean, stroke, contact, resistance)
9
chafing(noun, contact, resistance, grating, friction)
7
scraping(noun, clean, stroke, contact, resistance)
5
fretting(noun, contact, friction)
5
grating(noun, contact, wearing, scraping)
5
rasping(noun, clean, stroke, contact, resistance)
4
trituration(contact, pulverulence)
3
filing(contact, pulverulence)
3
wearing away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, deterioration, contact)
2
resistance(noun, contact, friction, scraping)
1
irritation(noun, contact)
1
massage(noun, clean, stroke, contact, resistance)
1
soreness(noun, contact, resistance, inflammation)
0
agitation(noun, contact, resistance)
0
brushing(noun, clean, stroke, contact, pat)
0
contact
0
rubbings(noun, wear, scrivening, pencraft)
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