Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rubbing
noun
/ˈrʌb.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of moving something over a surface with pressure to reduce friction.
Examples
- She was rubbing her temples to relieve a headache.
- The artist was rubbing charcoal on the paper to create texture.
- He felt a rubbing sensation on his skin from the fabric.
Meaning
Rubbing is when you apply pressure and move an object back and forth against a surface. This action can create heat, polish a surface, or even transfer one material onto another.
Synonyms
- friction
- scrubbing
- polishing
- rubbing down
