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

Moore wipes it off and reapplies it repeatedly, finally rubbing her face raw.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From NewsForKids.net

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

From NewsForKids.net

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