nounπShareAn act of rubbing."Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out"actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA difficulty or problem.""One of the rubs of living in a small town is the limited number of job opportunities." "situationnegativeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quip or sarcastic remark."Her comment about my messy desk was one of those little rubs that made me feel annoyed. "languagecommunicationstylewordentertainmentliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.""The small stone on the green caused unexpected rubs, sending John's bowl off course and costing him the game." "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny substance designed to be applied by rubbing."a heat rub intended for muscular strains"substancematerialChat 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."actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be rubbed against something."My shoes are beginning to rub."actionsensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread a substance thinly over; to smear."meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing"actionsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or pass with difficulty."to rub through woods, as huntsmen"actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over."to rub up silver"actionappearanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hinder; to cross; to thwart."Her constant lateness rubs against the team's efforts to finish the project on time. "actionattitudeorganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(bowls) To touch the jack with the bowl."The student carefully rubbed his bowl to hit the jack. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading