Rubbing - English meaning

Rubbing – definitions in English dictionary

noun
The action of rubbing something.
Usage examples:
Dab at the stain—vigorous rubbing could damage the carpet
noun
An impression of a design on brass or stone, made by rubbing on paper laid over it with coloured wax, pencil, chalk, etc.
Usage examples:
He has exhibited all over the world with creations that range from collages and sketches to stone r…

verb
Apply firm pressure to the surface of (something), using a repeated back and forth motion.
Usage examples:
She rubbed her arm, where she had a large bruise
Synonims:
Massage Knead Stroke Pat
verb
(with reference to two things) move or cause to move to and fro against each other with a certain amount of friction.
Usage examples:
Many insects make noises by rubbing parts of their bodies together

Present participle of rub

Rubbing translation into English

Rubbing: translate from English into Chinese

擦, 拓片, 拓

Rubbing: translate from English into Dutch

Wrijven

Rubbing: translate from English into French

Frottement, Frotteur, Massage

Rubbing: translate from English into German

Reiben, Reibung, Polieren, Frottieren, Schmirgeln, Schneuern

Rubbing: translate from English into Hindi

मलाई, चरबा, चरबा उतारना

Rubbing: translate from English into Italian

Sfregamento, Fregata, Linimento, Rilievo

Rubbing: translate from English into Korean

마찰, 탑본, 문지르기, 비명 따위의 탑본

Rubbing: translate from English into Russian

Растирание, Трение, Натирание

Rubbing: translate from English into Spanish

Frotamiento, Fricción, Calco

Word origin

Middle English (as a verb): perhaps from Low German rubben, of unknown ultimate origin. The noun dates from the late 16th century.

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Rubbing – similar words

rub

verb
Apply firm pressure to the surface of (something), using a repeated back and forth motion.
Usage examples:
She rubbed her arm, where she had a large bruise

noun
An act of rubbing.
Usage examples:
She pulled out a towel and gave her head a quick rub

abbreviation
Russian rouble(s).

Rub - all meanings in English

Rubbing synonims

knead

verb
Work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands.
Usage examples:
Transfer to a medium mixing-bowl, and add in the flour progressively, kneading the dough until it i…

verb
To press something, esp. clay or a mixture for making bread, firmly and repeatedly with the hands
Usage examples:
Knead the dough until it is smooth.

Knead - all meanings in English

massage

noun
The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain.
Usage examples:
Massage can ease tiredness

verb
Rub and knead (a person or part of the body) with the hands.
Usage examples:
She massaged his tired muscles

verb
Kneading and rubbing parts of the body

Massage - all meanings in English

pat

verb
Touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand.
Usage examples:
He patted him consolingly on the shoulder

noun
A quick, light touch with the hand.
Usage examples:
Giving him a friendly pat on the arm, she went off to join the others

adjective
Simple and somewhat glib or unconvincing.
Usage examples:
There are no pat answers to these questions

Pat - all meanings in English

stroke

noun
An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow.
Usage examples:
He received three strokes of the cane

verb
Move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress.
Usage examples:
He put his hand on her hair and stroked it

verb
A single complete movement

Stroke - all meanings in English

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