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rubbing Definition and Meaning in English (rubbing definition)

noun
Synonyms:frictionchafingabrasion
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Rubbing definition: The act of applying friction or pressure with one object against another, often repeatedly.

Definitions of Rubbing

  1. 1noun

    The act of applying friction or pressure with one object against another, often repeatedly.

  2. 2adjective

    Causing friction or irritation through continuous contact or movement.

Example Sentences

casual

“The constant rubbing of the shoes caused a blister on her heel.”

casual

“She felt a strange rubbing sensation on her arm after touching the plant.”

business

“The rubbing of the two surfaces generated a lot of heat.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiverub
third person singularrubs
past tenserubbed
agent nounrubber
adjectiverubbery

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

rubbing salt in the woundidiom

To make a bad situation even worse for someone.

rubbing shoulders withcollocation

To associate with or meet important or famous people.

rubbing it inidiom

To repeatedly remind someone of their failure or a mistake they made.

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Rubbing definition: The act of applying friction or pressure with one object against another, often repeatedly.
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