rubbing

[ ruhb-ing ]

noun

1. an act or action of a person or thing that rubs.
2. an impression of an incised or sculptured surface made by laying paper over it and rubbing with heelball, graphite, or a similar substance until the image appears.

rubbing

/ ˈrʌbɪŋ /

noun

1. an impression taken of an incised or raised surface, such as a brass plate on a tomb, by laying paper over it and rubbing with wax, graphite, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubbing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; rub, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“The whale starts rubbing against the boat,” Joar Hesten, one of the fishermen, says.

From BBC

He is rubbing it in their face.

From Salon

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

From BBC

As he complained about the low height of microphone stands at some of his events, Trump stooped over the stand, rubbing his hand up and down it, and bobbing his head with his mouth agape as the audience laughed.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon