- verbrub (verb) · rubs (third person present) · rubbed (past tense) · rubbed (past participle) · rubbing (present participle)
- move one's hand or a cloth repeatedly back and forth on the surface of (something) with firm pressure:"she rubbed her arm, where she had a large bruise" · "he rubbed at the dirt on his jeans"
- move (one's hand, a cloth, or another object) back and forth over a surface:"he rubbed a finger around the rim of his mug"
- (with reference to two things) to move or cause to move to and fro against each other with a certain amount of pressure and friction:"many insects make noises by rubbing parts of their bodies together" · "the ice breaks into small floes that rub against each other"
- (of shoes or other hard items in contact with the skin) cause pain through friction:"badly fitting shoes can rub painfully"
- make dry, clean, or smooth with pressure from a hand, cloth, or other object:"she found a towel and began rubbing her hair" · "she rubbed herself as dry as possible"
- spread (ointment, polish, or a substance of similar consistency) over a surface with repeated movements of one's hand or a cloth:"she took out her sunblock and rubbed some on her nose"
- (rub something in/into/through)work an ingredient into (a mixture) by breaking and blending it with firm movements of one's fingers:"sift the flour into a bowl and rub in the fat"
- reproduce the design of (a gravestone, memorial tablet, etc.) by laying paper on it and rubbing the paper with charcoal, colored chalk, etc..
- (of a bowl in lawn bowling) be slowed or diverted by the unevenness of the ground.
nounrub (noun) · rubs (plural noun) · the rub (noun)- an act of rubbing:"she pulled out a towel and gave her head a quick rub"
- an ointment designed to be rubbed on the skin to ease pain:"a muscle rub"
- a mixture of spices and other seasonings that is applied to the surface of meat or fish before cooking:"he will be using coffee in a rub for a rack of lamb"
- (the rub)a difficulty, especially one of central importance in a situation:"that was the rub—she had not cared enough"
- (in lawn bowling) an uneven patch of ground that impedes or diverts a bowl.
OriginMiddle English (as a verb): perhaps from Low German rubben, of unknown ultimate origin. The noun dates from the late 16th century.Similar and Opposite Wordsverb- move one's hand or a cloth repeatedly back and forth on the surface of (something) with firm pressure:
- (of shoes or other hard items in contact with the skin) cause pain through friction:
- make dry, clean, or smooth with pressure from a hand, cloth, or other object:
- spread (ointment, polish, or a substance of similar consistency) over a surface with repeated movements of one's hand or a cloth:
noun- an act of rubbing:
- a difficulty, especially one of central importance in a situation:
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- Rub can mean12:
- To move along the surface of something with pressure.
- To move back and forth against something in a way that causes pain or damage.
- To scour, polish, or smear by pressure and friction.
- To exert pressure or friction on something.
- To wear or chafe with friction.
- To cause irritation or annoyance.
- To move along in contact with a surface; graze or scrape.
Learn more:âś•This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.1 : to move along the surface of something with pressure Kitty rubbed against my legs. 2 : to move back and forth against something in a way that causes pain or damage The back of my shoe is rubbing against my heel. 3 : to scour, polish, or smear by pressure and friction He rubbed oil on the wood.
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rub1. a. To exert pressure or friction on something. b. To wear or chafe with friction: My shoes were beginning to rub. c. To cause irritation or annoyance. 2. To move along in contact with a surface; graze or scrape. 3.www.thefreedictionary.com/rub Rub Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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