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
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Examples of rubbing in a Sentence
He made a rubbing of the old tombstone.
Recent Examples of rubbing from the Web
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That rubbing can also change the shape of your cornea, leading to keratoconus, the AAD says.
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These hybrid liquid formulas sink in easily, don’t require any rubbing and deliver a calming dose of hydration.
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For his holiday card of 1964, Indiana had made pencil rubbings of the word LOVE, complete with his signature slanted O; one recipient of his card was MoMA curator Dorothy Miller.
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Then go pluck another male, repeat the rubbing, and so forth.
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Children can make rubbings of the memorial’s carved names and explore the activities in the 9/11 Memorial Art Cart, which include writing and drawing in a journal.
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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.
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The heel cup hugs the foot to prevent rubbing, and the toe box has plenty of room for toes to spread out.
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Visitors will be allowed to do pencil rubbings over their favorite artist's inscription.
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First Known Use of rubbing
1845
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Definition of rubbing for English Language Learners
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: 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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