rubbing

/ˈrʌbɪŋ/

/ˈrʌbɪŋ/

Other forms: rubbings

Definitions of rubbing

1. noun

   effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
   synonyms: detrition, friction

   types:

   attrition

   the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

   type of:

   effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail

   use of physical or mental energy; hard work
2. noun

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

   types:

   abrasion, attrition, detrition, grinding

   the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

   adhesive friction, grip, traction

   the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

   type of:

   resistance

   any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
3. noun

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

   representation

   a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something