RUBBING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Rubbing

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈrʌbɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the action of rubbing something

Short Definition:

action of rubbing something

Examples:
  • dab at the stain—vigorous rubbing could damage the carpet
Definition:

an impression of a design on brass or stone, made by rubbing on paper laid over it with coloured wax, pencil, chalk, etc.

Short Definition:

impression of design on brass or stone, made by rubbing on paper laid over it with coloured wax

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