Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

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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