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Rubbing

Rubbing Meaning & Definition
Rubbing Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rubbing?

[n] effort expended in rubbing one object against another
[n] representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
[n] the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

Synonyms | Synonyms for Rubbing: detrition | friction | friction

Related Terms | Find terms related to Rubbing:

See Also | abrasion | adhesive friction | attrition | attrition | detrition | effort | elbow grease | exertion | grinding | grip | representation | resistance | sweat | traction | travail

Rubbing In Webster's Dictionary

\Rub"bing\, a. & n. from {Rub}, v.

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