Rubbing

Noun

1. rubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another rubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another friction attrition, detrition, grinding, abrasion - the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice adhesive friction, traction, grip - the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) resistance - any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion


2. rubbing - representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something


3. rubbing - effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure detrition, friction attrition - the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction elbow grease, exertion, effort, travail, sweat - use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"


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