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rubbing

/ˈrʌbɪŋ/

rubbing down

rubbing in

rubbing off

rubbing over

rubbing up

rubbingnoun

rubbings

/ˈrʌb.ɪŋ/

Translations

втирание

The rubbing of the ointment into the skin helped relieve the pain.

Втирание мази в кожу помогло облегчить боль.

натирание

The constant rubbing of the shoe caused a blister on her heel.

Постоянное натирание обуви вызвало мозоль на её пятке.

трение

The rubbing between the two surfaces generated heat.

Трение между двумя поверхностями вызвало тепло.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rubbinggerund / present participle

/ˈrʌbɪŋ/

Used attributively for substances or items intended for rubbing (e.g., "rubbing alcohol").

Definitions

Intended for or used in rubbing or friction-based application.

She dabbed the wound with rubbing alcohol to disinfect it.

Synonyms

rubbing against

rubverb

rubbing

Gerund

rubbed

Past Simple

rubbed

Past Participle

rubbing

Gerund

/rʌb/

Translations

тереть

She began to rub her eyes because she was tired.

Она начала тереть глаза, потому что устала.

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.

Additional translations

вытирать

цапать

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.