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RUBBING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Rubbing.

How to pronounce rubbing:

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Rubbing - as a noun

The resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
friction13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
resistance12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detrition10friction13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
effort12elbow greaseexertion15sweat8travail10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rubbing - as a verb

To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

Example: "I rubbed my hands together for warmth."

To rub something against (a second thing).

Example: "I rubbed the glass with the cloth."

To be rubbed against something.

Example: "My shoes are beginning to rub."

To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.

Example: "Meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing"

To move or pass with difficulty.

Example: "To rub through woods, as huntsmen"

To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

Example: "To rub up silver"

To hinder; to cross; to thwart.

(bowls) to touch the jack with the bowl.

Example Sentences

"I felt a slight rubbing on my shoulder."
"The rubbing of the branches against the window kept me awake."
"She applied a soothing rubbing to the sore muscles."
"The rubbing of the cat against my leg was comforting."
"The rubbing of the fabric caused a static buildup."
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Word Game Points

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

RUBBING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RUBBING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rubbing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUBBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is RUBBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rubbing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUBBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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