What is the meaning of rubbing?

noun

  • The resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another.
  • Representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal.
  • Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure.

verb

  • Move over something with pressure.
    • usage: "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"
  • Cause friction.
    • usage: "my sweater scratches"
  • Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching.
    • usage: "Don't scratch your insect bites"
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