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RUBBING

\ɹˈʌbɪŋ], \ɹˈʌbɪŋ], \ɹ_ˈʌ_b_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of RUBBING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

a. & n. from Rub, v.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

a. & n. from Rub, v.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Act of scouring or polishing.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The act of scouring by friction; polishing.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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