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

He was even photographed rubbing sunscreen into her ass on a yacht, in what tabloids immediately dubbed a reprise of the famous butt kiss from “Jenny From the Block.”

From Vox

The soft material inside and out meant this suit was immediately comfortable, especially on the neck, with no chafing or rubbing.

From Outside Online

Most importantly, you want socks that cushion, support, breathe, prevent rubbing and blisters, and if necessary, compress.

From Popular-Science

All Hoka shoes are built on a wider platform than typical runners or hikers, helping the toes to spread out to create less rubbing between digits.

From Outside Online

One goal for haptics researchers is to mimic sensations resulting from force and movement, such as pressure, sliding or rubbing.

From Science News

The better she does,” she said, rubbing the skin around the clamps, “the heavier it gets.

From The Daily Beast

Establishment figures, Tea Partiers, evangelicals, and libertarians will all be rubbing elbows at a single theater.

From The Daily Beast

Many were heard coughing and seen rubbing watery, stinging red eyes.

From The Daily Beast

For the past week, political junkies throughout my home city of Chicago have been rubbing our hands in giddy anticipation.

From The Daily Beast

He had his right hand to his face and was absent-mindedly rubbing the scar on his left cheekbone.

From The Daily Beast

“Let us have some of your best wine to-day, waiter,” said old Wardle, rubbing his hands.

From Project Gutenberg

"Thank you," said Lauritz, in his deepest tones, as he stood rubbing his hands together in the doorway.

From Project Gutenberg

She put her free hand up to his shoulder, and then against his cheek, rubbing it softly.

From Project Gutenberg

It pleased him also to get on familiar terms with the big dogs that came about him, rubbing themselves sociably against his legs.

From Project Gutenberg

No shooting and they would be miles away before they stopped rubbing their eyes in that one water-tank burg.

From Project Gutenberg