rubbing English

Meaning rubbing meaning

What does rubbing mean?

rubbing

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

— noun (= friction) the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

— noun (= friction) effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

Synonyms rubbing synonyms

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

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friction

wiping

scratching

grinding

scraping

rub

chafe

attrition

kneading

detrition

abrasion

scrubbing

frottage

chafing

wiping off

wearing down

wear away

wear abrasion abrasiveness

wear

washing off

tormenting

tear-and-wear

sweeping away

striking against

striking

stirring

smearing

scouring

scour

rubdown

rubbing up

rubber

rubbed copy

removing

purifying

print from stone

print

polishing

pawing

painting

massage

grate

frictionating frictionize

frictionate

frazzle

flatting down

erasing

ectype

destroying

cutting