Rub Off (Verb)
Meaning
Wear away.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The constant friction began to rub off the shoe's outer layer.
- Years of use will rub off the engravings on the trophy.
- The friction from the seatbelt will eventually rub off the finish on the buckle.
- The paint coating is prone to rub off on surfaces it comes into contact with.
- The washing machine's cycle can rub off the intricate designs on delicate fabrics.