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rubbing

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
Definition of rubbing

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the action of rubbing something:dab at the stain—vigorous rubbing could damage the carpet
  • 2an impression of a design on brass or stone, made by rubbing on paper laid over it with coloured wax, pencil, chalk, etc..

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Definition of rubbing in the US English dictionary
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