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View definitions for rubbing

rubbing

adjective as in grinding

noun as in abrasion

noun as in application

noun as in attrition

noun as in massage

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Example Sentences

The trick is actually pretty simple – rubbing a common yellow food dye on the mouse’s skin.

The trick is actually pretty simple – rubbing a common yellow food dye on the mouse’s skin.

So, with jeans we focussed on things such as the fabric rubbing together and seam strength.

From BBC

Fails stayed by her side, rubbing her head, as her daughter dipped in and out of consciousness.

From Salon

“When you’re getting pushed on with a sprained ankle, it’s not very comfortable. … I wish it was just laying there and them rubbing on me, but that’s usually not how it’s going.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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