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rubbingnoun
rubbings
pl
UK
/ˈrʌb.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈrʌb.ɪŋ/
The rubbing of the silverware made it shine brightly.
Le frottement des couverts les a fait briller intensément.
Additional translations
frottageEmploi surtout technique ou artisanal.
Synonyms
massage
scrubbing
friction
grating
polish
rubbinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈrʌbɪŋ/
US
/ˈrʌbɪŋ/
Used attributively for substances or items intended for rubbing (e.g., "rubbing alcohol").
à frictionS’emploie surtout dans des contextes médicaux ou techniques.
She dabbed the wound with rubbing alcohol to disinfect it.
Elle a tamponné la plaie avec de l’alcool à friction pour la désinfecter.
Synonyms
rubbing against
stroking
wearing
gnawing
grating
frictional
scouring
scraping
abrasive
chafing
rubverb

rubbing

Gerund

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
friction
grate
chafe
buff
polish
massage
scrub
sweep

Definitions

rubbingnoun
The act of applying pressure and friction to a surface, typically with the hands or a tool, to clean, polish, or massage.
The rubbing of the silverware made it shine brightly.
A reproduction of a design or texture made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing the paper with a pencil or other marking tool.
She made a rubbing of the ancient tombstone to preserve its intricate carvings.
rubbinggerund / present participle
Intended for or used in rubbing or friction-based application.
She dabbed the wound with rubbing alcohol to disinfect it.
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.
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