nounπShareAn impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent."The museum offered a workshop where children could create a rubbing of ancient Roman coins. "artmaterialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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."actionphysicsChat 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"actionsubstanceprocessChat 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"actionprocessappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hinder; to cross; to thwart."Her constant lateness was rubbing against the team's efforts to finish the project on time. "actionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(bowls) To touch the jack with the bowl."In bowls, the player aims to get close to the jack, but sometimes accidentally ends up rubbing the jack with their bowl. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
