RUBBINGS Synonyms
7 hypernyms for rubbings. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RUBBINGS
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| friction | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of conflict between persons • the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another • effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure | ||||||
| abrasion | noun n | |||||
noun • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • erosion by friction • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | ||||||
| grating | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air • a frame of iron bars to hold a fire • optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum adjective satellite • unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound | ||||||
| burnishing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the property of being smooth and shiny verb • polish and make shiny | ||||||
| scuffing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a slipper that has no fitting around the heel • the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet) verb • walk without lifting the feet • get or become scuffed • mar by scuffing • poke at with the foot or toe | ||||||
| detrition | noun n | |||||
noun • erosion by friction • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice • effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure | ||||||