rubbing
noun
rub·bing
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Definition of rubbing
: an image of a raised, incised, or textured surface obtained by placing paper over it and rubbing the paper with a colored substance
Examples of rubbing in a Sentence
He made a rubbing of the old tombstone.
Recent Examples on the Web
The area was designated a state historic park in 2000, and visitors are welcome to take rock rubbings of replica petroglyphs at the interpretive center. — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, "Eight Spots in the United States Where You Can See Petroglyphs," 18 July 2019 The eye-rubbing is not just over press freedom, but about Australia’s direction as a liberal democracy. — The Economist, "Australia’s surprising disregard for free speech," 15 June 2019 That's not easily remedied with a quick wipe either—this surface really holds onto the oil and needs a vigorous rubbing to get clean. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "Pixel 3 XL review—Google software deserves better than this hardware," 15 Oct. 2018 Let your skin breathe and give the ingrown a chance to heal — constant rubbing in from skin-tight pants is not going to help the situation. — Loni Venti, Teen Vogue, "How To Get Rid of Ingrown Hair: 9 Tips to Heal Your Skin," 5 Oct. 2018 For the first time in the history of The Wall That Heals, visitors will be able to do name rubbings of individual service member's names. — Shelly Haskins, AL.com, "Vietnam 'Wall That Heals' replica coming to Huntsville," 22 Mar. 2018 Visitors will be allowed to do pencil rubbings over their favorite artist's inscription. — Troy L. Smith, cleveland.com, "Rock Hall's new 'Hall of Fame Experience' brings Induction process to life," 14 Mar. 2018 Wash the area to clean off all the rubbing compound, rinse and dry. — Paul Wright, Popular Mechanics, "How to Repair Car Paint Chips," 26 Feb. 2018 For the glass entrance pavilion that sits next to historic Leimert Park, Ingrid Calame focused on rubbings taken from nearby doors, signs, and architectural details of buildings. — Neal Broverman, Los Angeles Magazine, "An Early Look at All the Artwork Coming to the Metro Crenshaw Line," 22 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rubbing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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rubbing
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rubbing
: an image of a surface that is made by placing paper over it and rubbing the paper with a pencil, crayon, etc.
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