Rub - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the act of rubbing or wiping (syn: wipe)
verb
rub oil into her skin
- scrape or rub as if to relieve itching (syn: itch, scratch)
Extra examples
Could you rub my shoulders?
He blinked and rubbed his eyes.
The cat rubbed itself against my leg.
The cat rubbed against my leg.
Don't rub too hard or you'll tear the paper.
He rubbed his hands with glee.
There was a squeak when the boards rubbed together.
The back of my shoe is rubbing against my heel and giving me a blister.
There are marks where the chair has rubbed against the wall.
There are marks where the chair has been rubbing the wall.
She's an amazing cook, but she rarely has time to make meals. There's the rub.
He used his favorite rub on the steaks.
I could feel the cat rubbing against my leg.
Rub your hand against this surface.
These new boots are so stiff that they rub the skin off my ankles.
Phrasal verbs
rub down — wear away
rub off — wear away
rub up — a review that refreshes your memory
Word forms
I/you/we/they: rub
he/she/it: rubs
present participle: rubbing
past tense: rubbed
past participle: rubbed
singular: rub
plural: rubs
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