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rubbing
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rub·bing  (rbng)
n.
1. The act of polishing, cleaning, or drying.
2. A representation of a raised or indented surface made by placing paper over the surface and rubbing the paper gently with a marking agent such as charcoal or chalk.

rubbing
Noun
an impression taken of an engraved or raised design by laying paper over it and rubbing with wax or charcoal
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rubbingrubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
attrition, detrition, grinding, abrasion - the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
adhesive friction, traction, grip - the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
resistance - any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
2.rubbing - representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
3.rubbing - effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
attrition - the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
elbow grease, exertion, effort, travail, sweat - use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"


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