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

"It was just the eccentricity of one particular goalkeeper in one particular moment which had a commentator rubbing his eyes in disbelief," adds Tyler.

From BBC

Occasional weird inventions are folded in: a “hambulance” delivering ham; food trucks selling potato ice cream and soup on a stick; something called Pacifier Shirt Syndrome, caused by rubbing a dropped pacifier on a short.

From Los Angeles Times

His 69-year-old mother doted on him, cooking for him, rubbing his feet, and praying with him.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s staring down at his boots, tugging at his lower lip, rubbing at his teary eyes.

From Los Angeles Times

Dug took it all in stride, seemingly enjoying the two sets of hands rubbing the fragrant food into his face.

From Los Angeles Times

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