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Word: Rub
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (as a verb): perhaps from Low German rubben, of unknown ultimate origin. The noun dates from the late 16th century
rʌb
apply firm pressure to the surface of (something), using a repeated back and forth motion
Short Definition:apply firm pressure to surface of something, using repeated back and forth motion
Examples:- she rubbed her arm, where she had a large bruise
- he rubbed at the earth on his jeans
(with reference to two things) move or cause to move to and fro against each other with a certain amount of friction
Short Definition:move or cause to move to and fro against each other with certain amount of friction
Examples:- many insects make noises by rubbing parts of their bodies together
- the ice breaks into small floes that rub against each other
Word: Rub
Speech Type: Noun
rʌb
an act of rubbing
Short Definition:act of rubbing
Examples:- she pulled out a towel and gave her head a quick rub
the central problem or difficulty in a situation
Short Definition:central problem or difficulty in situation
Examples:- that was the rub—she had not cared enough
(in bowling) an uneven patch of ground that impedes or diverts a bowl.
Short Definition:uneven patch of ground impeding or diverting bowl
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