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Rubbing (Noun)

The resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another.

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The mechanic applied lubricant to reduce the rubbing between the moving parts in the engine.
The rubbing between the brake pads and the wheel caused the noise while driving.
When the door sticks, it's likely due to rubbing between the door and the frame.
Friction created by rubbing between two surfaces in contact is a major obstacle in designing efficient machinery.
The scientist studied the effects of rubbing on surface wear in her experiment.

Representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The artist made a rubbing of the ancient stone carving to study its intricate designs.
A rubbing of the brass memorial offered a more detailed look at its weathered inscription.
By creating a rubbing of the coin, researchers could analyze its smallest features.
The museum curator displayed a rubbing of the Renaissance sculpture for visitors who couldn't see the original.
With a large sheet of paper, students took turns making a rubbing of the fossils embedded in the stone.

Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The tires showed signs of excessive rubbing from being underinflated.
The brake pads' rubbing against the rotors produced a high-pitched squealing noise.
The repeated rubbing between the stone and the cloth smoothed out the rough edges.
A quick rubbing of the fabric against a solvent would help loosen the stain.
The rubbing between the gears caused them to heat up excessively.