verbπShareTo move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction."I rubbed my hands together for warmth."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rub something against (a second thing)."I rubbed the glass with the cloth."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be rubbed against something."My shoes are beginning to rub."actionphysicssensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread a substance thinly over; to smear."meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing"substanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or pass with difficulty."to rub through woods, as huntsmen"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over."to rub up silver"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hinder; to cross; to thwart."The sudden rain rubbed our plans for a picnic at the park. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(bowls) To touch the jack with the bowl."In lawn bowls, the player skillfully aimed her bowl so that it rubbed the jack, nudging it closer to her other bowls. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving had a substance applied through rubbing."The rubbed table gleamed after she applied the furniture polish. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
