rubbing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
    friction.
  2. noun representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
  3. noun effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
    detrition; friction.
  4. verb move over something with pressure
    rub.
    • rub my hands
    • rub oil into her skin
  5. verb cause friction
    rub; chafe; scratch; fray; fret.
    • my sweater scratches
  6. verb scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
    rub; scratch; itch.
    • Don't scratch your insect bites!

WordNet


Rub"bing
Definitions
  1. a. & n. from Rub, v.

Webster 1913