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rubverb
rubbed
Past Simple
rubbed
Past Participle
rubbing
Gerund
UK
/rʌb/
US
/rʌb/
She rubbed the stain on her shirt with soap to try to remove it.
Elle a frotté la tache sur sa chemise avec du savon pour essayer de l'enlever.
Synonyms
scrub
friction
massage
polish
buff
chafe
grate
sweep
rubnoun
rubs
pl
UK
/rʌb/
US
/rʌb/
massageEn particulier dans le contexte du bien-être ou des soins corporels.
He went to the spa for a relaxing back rub.
Il est allé au spa pour un massage relaxant du dos.
She gave the table a quick rub to remove the dust.
Elle a donné un rapide frottement à la table pour enlever la poussière.
hicFamilier.
The rub is that we don't have enough time to complete the project.
Le hic, c'est que nous n'avons pas assez de temps pour terminer le projet.
mélange d'épicesCuisine; en particulier pour les assaisonnements secs appliqués avant cuisson.
The chef covered the ribs with a smoky dry rub before placing them on the grill.
Le chef a recouvert les côtes d'un mélange d'épices sèches fumé avant de les mettre sur le gril.
Synonyms
friction
rubbing
scrape
abrasion
grating
rubadjective
UK
/rʌb/
US
/rʌb/
Used attributively for items designed for or involved in rubbing, e.g., “rub rail”.
Additional translations
anti-frottementTechnique; se dit d'un matériau ou d'une pièce conçus pour résister au frottement.

Definitions

rubverb
To apply pressure and friction to a surface by moving something back and forth over it.
She rubbed the stain on her shirt with soap to try to remove it.
To move one's hand or an object back and forth on a surface to create warmth or comfort.
He rubbed his hands together to warm them up in the cold weather.
To spread or apply a substance onto a surface by moving it back and forth.
The chef rubbed the spices into the meat before cooking it.
To cause irritation or discomfort by friction.
The new shoes rubbed against her heel, causing a blister.
To move or cause to move with friction so as to wear away or irritate; to chafe.
The rope rubbed against the tree branch and eventually frayed.
rubnoun
An act of rubbing a surface with one's hand or a cloth.
She gave the table a quick rub to remove the dust.
A difficulty or obstacle.
The rub is that we don't have enough time to complete the project.
A frictional resistance encountered by a moving object.
The rub of the tires against the road was audible as the car sped by.
A massage or application of a substance to the skin.
He went to the spa for a relaxing back rub.
A mixture of spices, herbs, and other seasonings applied to food, especially meat, before cooking.
The chef covered the ribs with a smoky dry rub before placing them on the grill.
rubadjective
Designed or intended to protect against or endure rubbing, or used for rubbing.
The boat was fitted with a sturdy rub rail to guard against dock damage.
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