Rub
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹʌb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rub is a noun meaning An act of rubbing.
Meaning
An act of rubbing.
More Meanings
- A difficulty or problem.
- In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
- Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
- (UK, naval slang) A loan.
- (transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
- (intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
- (archaic) A quip or sarcastic remark.
Example Sentences
I rubbed the cloth over the glass.
The cat rubbed itself against my leg.
I rubbed my hands together for warmth.
a heat rub intended for muscular strains
Word Forms
- rubs
- rubbing
- rubbed
Synonyms for rub
Depending on context, synonyms include hiccup, catch, kink, glitch, snag, fret.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wipe, chafe, scratch, itch, fret, hang-up.
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