Rubbing Definition

rŭbĭng
rubbings
noun
rubbings
The act of polishing, cleaning, or drying.
American Heritage
An impression of a design, picture, etc. incised or in relief on a surface (as of a gravestone), taken by placing a piece of paper on it and rubbing over the paper with graphite, wax, etc.
Webster's New World
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verb

Present participle of rub.

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Other Word Forms of Rubbing

Noun

Singular:
rubbing
Plural:
rubbings

Rubbing Sentence Examples

  • Jessi was rubbing her face, distraught.

  • He opened the door, rubbing his eyes.

  • Finally he leaned forward and stood, rubbing the back of his neck.

  • They were fully dressed and he was merely rubbing her back.

  • He sat on the bed, rubbing his forehead as she continued, I know she lied, but you did too.

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Words Starting With

RRURUB

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With R and Ending With G

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With R7 Letter Words Ending With G