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Uncommonrubbing
The correct spelling is rubbing.
How to pronounce rubbing
/ˈɹʌbɪŋ/
nounIPA: /ˈɹʌbɪŋ/
Say it like: Rub-bin-g
The correct spelling is rubbing. An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent. For example: "I rubbed my hands together for warmth."
Usage Examples
“I rubbed my hands together for warmth.”
“I rubbed the glass with the cloth.”
“My shoes are beginning to rub.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
verb
- 1.To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
- 2.To rub something against (a second thing).
- 3.To be rubbed against something.
- 4.To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
- 5.To move or pass with difficulty.
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