The meaning of Rubbing

Rubbing – definition

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, Rilievo, Linimento

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 synonims

knead

niːd

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.

All meanings and translations of Knead

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

All meanings and translations of Massage

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

All meanings and translations of Pat

stroke

strəʊk

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

All meanings and translations of Stroke

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