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Vocabulary Entry
rubbing
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To move one's hand or a stiff object back and forth on a surface with pressure.
Example Sentences
"She is rubbing lotion into her skin."
"He rubbed the mark off the table with a cloth."
"They were rubbing their eyes, trying to wake up."
N
noun
The act of applying pressure and friction to a surface.
Example Sentences
"After a long day, a good back rubbing can feel wonderful."
"He gave the dog a gentle rubbing to calm it down."
"The rubbing of the fabric created a soothing sound."