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rubbing

[ ruhb-ing ]

noun

  1. an act or action of a person or thing that rubs.
  2. an impression of an incised or sculptured surface made by laying paper over it and rubbing with heelball, graphite, or a similar substance until the image appears.


rubbing

/ ˈʌɪŋ /

noun

  1. an impression taken of an incised or raised surface, such as a brass plate on a tomb, by laying paper over it and rubbing with wax, graphite, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rubbing1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; rub, -ing 1
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He was a regular presence on the social scene, rubbing shoulders with Bollywood stars and India's elite.

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There is much rubbing of ash between fingers and squinting to gauge the color.

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It’s the sound of Vladimir Putin rubbing his hands with glee as America does his bidding in Europe.

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The body horror hagsploitation film was a surprise hit at the box office and has been stunning awards voters too, rubbing up alongside “The Last Showgirl” as a showcase of long-overlooked dramatic talent.

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No one in attendance was sporting s**t-eating grins or rubbing their palms together malevolently, they just looked dopey and uncool.

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