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Rarerub out
The correct spelling is rub out.
How to pronounce rub out
verb
Say it like: Rub- ow-t
The correct spelling is rub out. To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing. For example: "The teacher wanted to rub out the chalk marks on the blackboard."
Usage Examples
“The teacher wanted to rub out the chalk marks on the blackboard.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing.
- 2.To get by; to live.
- 3.(criminal slang) To kill, especially to murder.
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