Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
rubbing
IPA transcription: [ɹ'ʌbɪŋ]
Pronunciations of rubbing
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
friction, detrition, rubbing
Meaning:
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
Synonyms:
rubbing
Meaning:
representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
Synonyms:
friction, rubbing
Meaning:
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Usage examples
Rubbing shoulders with men of all kinds----"
"Deuce take the man," said Miss Berengaria, rubbing her nose.
For a moment they both lay rubbing their eyes and peering out.
"That is right," said Chauvelin, rubbing his hands, well pleased.
"I could sooner light my arms by rubbing them against each other!"
He sat up, rubbing his eyes and blinking in the strong morning light.
"Well, Axel, what do you say to it?" cried my uncle, rubbing his hands.
"I hope he and Lucy won't live there," said the old lady, rubbing her nose.
"I guess not," answered Tad, rubbing the sand from his eyes and blinking vigorously.
Sergey Sergeyitch sat down too, rubbing his hands, and from time to time putting in his word.
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