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rubbed

/rʌbd/

rubbed down

rubbed in

rubbed off

rubbed over

rubbed up

rubbedadjective

/rʌbd/

Past-participle adjective; generally ungradable.

Translations

потёртый

The rubbed leather jacket looked vintage.

Потёртая кожаная куртка выглядела винтажной.

натёртый

The rubbed surface of the table was smooth.

Натёртая поверхность стола была гладкой.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rubverb

rubbed

Past Simple

rubbed

Past Simple

rubbed

Past Participle

rubbing

Gerund

/rʌb/

Translations

натирать

He decided to rub the lotion on his skin.

Он решил натереть лосьон на кожу.

втирать

You should rub the cream into your hands thoroughly.

Тебе следует тщательно втирать крем в руки.

тереть

She began to rub her eyes because she was tired.

Она начала тереть глаза, потому что устала.

Additional translations

цапать

вытирать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rubnoun

Definitions

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

Definitions

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.