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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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But it's too late. You were too late. And I can't do any of this. Do what? This. This... This... You joking about your first time. Or... Or rubbing my shoulders or... Or touching my arm. You're playing with me and you know it. What I know is, you're playing with me, too. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11