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List of meaning for rub

to massage or kneed something by moving one’s hand or an object back and forth

hang-up, hitch, rub, snag(noun)

an unforeseen obstacle

rub, wipe(verb)

the act of rubbing or wiping

"he gave the hood a quick rub"

rub(verb)

move over something with pressure

"rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"

rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch(verb)

cause friction

"my sweater scratches"

rub, scratch, itch(verb)

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

"Don't scratch your insect bites!"

something that is a source of irritation

even what seems to be a dream job usually turns out to have its fair share of rubs

to damage or diminish by continued friction

the brake pads were rubbed away as a result of years of use

to make smooth by friction

the furniture restorer rubbed the board perfectly smooth with sandpaper

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure

the butler rubbed the silver tea set until it gleamed

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