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RUB

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Rub.

How to pronounce rub:

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Rub - as a noun

An unforeseen obstacle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hang-uphitch13snag5

The act of rubbing or wiping

Example: "He gave the hood a quick rub"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wipe9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contact11physical contact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rub - as a verb

Cause friction

Example: "My sweater scratches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chafe13fray10fret7scratch14

Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Example: "Don't scratch your insect bites!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
itch9scratch14

Example Sentences

"I need to buy some furniture rub to polish my wooden table."
"He gave his tired feet a soothing rub after a long day of walking."
"The chef prepared a special rub for the barbecue chicken."
"She applied a fragrant rub to her temples to relieve her headache."
"My dog loves it when I give him a belly rub."
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Word Game Points

Is RUB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rub is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUB has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is RUB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rub is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is RUB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rub is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUB has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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