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rubbed

/rʌbd/

rubbed down

rubbed in

rubbed off

rubbed over

rubbed up

Translations

rubbedadjective

/rʌbd/

Past-participle adjective; generally ungradable.

poli

The rubbed silverware gleamed under the dining room lights.

Les couverts polis brillaient sous les lumières de la salle à manger.

usé

The rubbed edges of the coin were hard to read.

Les bords usés de la pièce étaient difficiles à lire.

Additional translations

frottéEmploi courant en cuisine pour une viande ou un aliment assaisonné en le frottant avec un mélange sec.

Synonyms

rubverb

rubbed

Past Simple

rubbed

Past Simple

rubbed

Past Participle

rubbing

Gerund

/rʌb/

frotter

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

Definitions

rubbedadjective

Worn down or smoothed by friction or pressure.

The rubbed surface of the table showed years of use.

Having a surface that has been polished or cleaned by rubbing.

The rubbed silverware gleamed under the dining room lights.

Seasoned, coated, or treated with a powdered or dry mixture by rubbing, especially in cooking.

The chef served a freshly rubbed pork loin bursting with flavor.

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.