rubbing

[RubĀ·bing]

Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

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a. & n. from Rub, v.

Noun
effort expended in rubbing one object against another

Noun
representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal

Noun
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another


p. pr. & vb. n.
of Rub


a. & n. from Rub, v.


Rubbing

Rub"bing, a. & n. from Rub, v.

a. & n. from Rub, v.

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Usage Examples

I think the most interesting parts of human experience might be the sparks that come from that sort of chipping flint of cultures rubbing against each other. And living on the border between Mexico and the U.S. for so many years gave me a lot of insight into that.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Happiness is like a cat, If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you it will never come. But if you pay not attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing against your legs and jumping into your lap.

I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love.

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