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noun

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The correct spelling is rubs. An act of rubbing. For example: "Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out"

Usage Examples

Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out

a heat rub intended for muscular strains

I rubbed my hands together for warmth.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An act of rubbing.
  2. 2.A difficulty or problem.
  3. 3.A quip or sarcastic remark.
  4. 4.In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
  5. 5.Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.

verb

  1. 1.To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
  2. 2.To rub something against (a second thing).
  3. 3.To be rubbed against something.
  4. 4.To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
  5. 5.To move or pass with difficulty.

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