rubbing
Americannoun
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an act or action of a person or thing that rubs.
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an impression of an incised or sculptured surface made by laying paper over it and rubbing with heelball, graphite, or a similar substance until the image appears.
noun
Etymology
Origin of rubbing
Example Sentences
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He had a habit of pulling at the lobe of his right ear, rubbing his nose, or digging at the wiry whiskers on his chin.
From Literature
I spun as fast as I could, and Opal paced in a little circle, rubbing her hands together impatiently.
From Literature
Mustaine says, rubbing a forefinger over his black knit cap that hides his leonine locks.
From Los Angeles Times
“Now,” he went on, rubbing his hands excitedly, “can you tell us where this island is?”
From Literature
As the shoot unfolds, Clyde can be found affectionately rubbing Hayley’s hand, gently playing with the wedding band on her ring finger.
From Los Angeles Times
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