Princeton's WordNet
friction, rubbing(noun)
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
rubbing(noun)
representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
friction, detrition, rubbing(noun)
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
Wiktionary
rubbing(Noun)
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.
Webster Dictionary
Rubbing
of Rub
Rubbing
a. & n. from Rub, v
Freebase
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"
Matched Categories
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rubbing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rubbing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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