Definitions for rubbing
ˈrʌb ɪŋrub·bing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. friction, rubbingnoun

   the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

2. rubbingnoun

   representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal

3. friction, detrition, rubbingnoun

   effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rubbingnoun

   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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1. rubbing

   Rubbing generally refers to the action of applying pressure and friction to a surface by moving one object back and forth over another. This can be applied to diverse contexts and can be used in the physical, as when massaging a sore muscle, or even metaphorical sense, as with two opposing viewpoints causing friction.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rubbing

   of Rub

2. Rubbing

   a. & n. from Rub, v

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1. Rubbing

   Noun 1. rubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another rubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another friction attrition, detrition, grinding, abrasion - the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice adhesive friction, traction, grip - the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves resistance - any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion 2. rubbing - representation consisting of a copy made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something 3. rubbing - effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure detrition, friction attrition - the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction elbow grease, exertion, effort, travail, sweat - use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

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1. • Representation
   • Resistance

How to pronounce rubbing?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say rubbing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rubbing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rubbing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of rubbing in a Sentence

1. Melissa Piliang:

   Once the elastic is failed and they’re not staying in place and causing extra rubbing and shifting around, it’s time to throw them out and get some new ones.

2. Christie Achenbach:

   He said his new way of treating people was going internally and manipulating the pelvic floor in order to help with any problem a female might have, he said he had to go in, but he didn’t tell me that the way he was going to go in was not using lubricant like a doctor would. He just kept rubbing back and forth — that’s when I knew something was going on...Then he put his fingers up inside me.

3. Martin Cooper:

   You could tell I was not averse to rubbing his nose in this thing. He was polite to me, to this day, Joel does not remember that phone call, and I guess I don’t blame him.

4. Melody Wilding:

   If you’re not normally boastful, then people are going to be much more inclined to say, ‘Wow, he or she just really wants to share,’ rather than think you’re rubbing it in their faces.

5. Chris Murphy:

   I have no issues with Rahm, he has a history of rubbing some folks pretty roughly but I think he brings some good ideas to the table.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rubbing
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rubbing
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubbing
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=rubbing