RUBBING

Definition of RUBBING

  1. (noun)the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
  2. (noun)representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
  3. (noun)effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
  4. (verb)move over something with pressure
  5. (verb)cause friction
  6. (verb)scrape or rub as if to relieve itching