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1. (n.) rubbing
an impression of an incised or sculptured surface made by laying paper over it and rubbing with graphite or a similar substance until the image appears.
Etymology: (1835–45)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) friction, rubbing
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
2. (noun) rubbing
representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
3. (noun) friction, detrition, rubbing
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. rubbing
of Rub
2. rubbing
a. & n. from Rub, v
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