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rub English

Meaning rub meaning

What does rub mean?
Definitions in simple English

rub Verb

— If you rub something, you move against it, often backward and forward. The doctor was rubbing her hands to warm them. The dog came and rubbed against his leg. He rubbed the silver with a cloth until it shone.

rub Noun

— If you give somebody or something a rub, you rub them or massage them. After the game, he gave me a great shoulder rub. It'll come clean with a good rub.

rub

— verb move over something with pressure rub my hands rub oil into her skin — verb (= scratch) cause friction my sweater scratches — verb (= scratch, itch) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching Don't scratch your insect bites! — noun (= wipe) the act of rubbing or wiping he gave the hood a quick rub — noun (= hang-up) an unforeseen obstacle

Synonyms rub synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as rub?

rub English » English

wipe scrub massage chafe scrape scratch scour polish grind smear stroke roll knead file brush mash apply abrade wash sharpen rub off grate fray wipe off wear touch press pat graze fret clean spread rubbing rub away pound dust caress burnish anoint squeeze rub on rub in rub hard rub against rasp irritate hitch friction erase difficulty

Topics rub topics

What do people use rub to talk about?
Universe, creation World Solid, liquid, gas

Oil
Person Body Head

Eye
Physical actions Move something Handle something

Touch
Physical actions Move something Handle something

Actions of the hand
Physical actions Move something Cover

Spread, smear
Physical actions Physical impact

Rub
Physical actions Arrange Join, attach

Remove, take apart
Person Healthy Treat disease

Medicine

Conjugation rub conjugation

How do you conjugate rub?

rub · verb

Examples rub examples

How do I use rub in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Rub salt in the wound.
Never rub the eyes when the hands are dirty.
It's in pencil so you can rub it out if you need to.
Rub out these words with your eraser.
There's the rub.
Rub the stain with vinegar.
Children often rub their eyes when they are tired.
Never rub your eyes when your hands are dirty.
Tom didn't have to rub it in.
Don't rub it in.
Can you rub my back?
Do you think we'll get a chance to rub shoulders with any celebrities?
The faster we rub our hands together, the warmer they get.
To rub salt in someone's wounds.
I know I made a mistake, but you needn't to rub it in!
Rub two sticks together to get the fire started.

Movie subtitles

Okay, well, keep going. My luck will rub off.
Give a rub, will you?
You needn't rub it in.
Yes, but don't rub it in.
You blasted fool, you can't rub a girl with butter!
That's the rub.
Will you rub my head?
You just rub a lamp, and they appear.
There's no need to rub it in.
Now, don't rub it all out.
Another guy wanted me to rub out a name in his grandmother's will.
What about that tar stuff you rub in your hair. that smells up my whole bedroom?
There's no need to rub it in. But I'm chock-a-block with this place.
Rub the back of his neck, Dave.
My luck will rub off.
They didn't want to rub elbows with tourists.
I don't know. Would you like me to rub your forehead?
I'll just rub your forehead with sandpaper!
When he did, I'd rub his head with cologne, like that.
Some people respond to rub-a-dub on the forehead.
Oh, don't rub it in.
You don't have to send for them. You just rub a lamp, and they appear.
I beg your pardon, sire. I wouldn't have to rub so hard if Your Majesty would bathe more often.
It's only a piece of old buffalo skin I've been using to rub up Mr. Monty's boots. - Ohh!
A little rub, Nick?
THEY RUB ALL THE POWDER OFF YOUR BACK.
Oh, you needn't rub it in.
Some people respond to rub-a-dub on the forehead. Others drop off to music.
Rub their ears!
Who sit up all night and rub your stomach when you got the belly ache?
I'm going to get some customers out to that creek today if I've got to carry them out and rub their noses in it.
Well, it can't be as bad as all that. Now don't rub it all out.
Will rub tarnish off silverware myself.
Bad. Will you rub my head for luck, Cherry?

News and current affairs

Where Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus rub up against one another, an economic fault line is forming.
The long-term nominal and real Treasury rates continue to be absurdly low, so much so that I rub my eyes whenever I see them.
But - and here's the rub - next time there may be no second round.
Those soaring minarets, those black headscarves, are threatening because they rub salt in the wounds of those who feel the loss of their own faith.
I could add more to this list, but that would merely be to rub salt into our wounds, which are my own as well.
But here's the rub: financial regulation is enormously complicated, all the more so given that there must be some degree of international consistency.
Many French wish that such self-discipline could rub off on Sarkozy.
And there is the rub: for some, this force is a threat.
But this is also Indian territory, wherein lies the rub, for the region is now victim to a creeping China acquisitiveness, with Pakistan acquiescing as a willing accomplice.
That divide is likely to deepen, and be repeated at the next election. But - and here's the rub - next time there may be no second round.
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