: an image of a raised, incised, or textured surface obtained by placing paper over it and rubbing the paper with a colored substance
Examples of rubbing in a Sentence
He made a rubbing of the old tombstone.
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No white cast, no excessive rubbing—just luminous skin that’s shielded by SPF45 protection.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Vanity Fair Seamless Slip Shorts These slip shorts are designed in ultra-soft, seamless stretchy nylon, with longer hems that ensure no thigh rubbing or chafing.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 June 2025
Despite having short toes that often cause fit issues, our tester didn’t experience any rubbing or blisters in this pair.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
The mist goes on totally clear and doesn’t require any rubbing.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 16 June 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Vanity Fair Seamless Slip Shorts These slip shorts are designed in ultra-soft, seamless stretchy nylon, with longer hems that ensure no thigh rubbing or chafing.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 June 2025
Despite having short toes that often cause fit issues, our tester didn’t experience any rubbing or blisters in this pair.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
The mist goes on totally clear and doesn’t require any rubbing.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rubbing
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“Rubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubbing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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