rubbing

Definition

  • noun: an image of a surface that is made by placing paper over it and rubbing the paper with a pencil, crayon, etc.
  • noun: an image of a raised, incised, or textured surface obtained by placing paper over it and rubbing the paper with a colored substance
  • synonyms: friction

Examples

  • It's bad enough that he beat me, but the way he keeps talking about it is just 'rubbing salt in the wound'.

  • The back of my shoe is 'rubbing' against my heel and giving me a blister.

  • She keeps 'rubbing in' the fact that she makes more money than I do.

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