: 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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The floor piece is almost like making a rubbing or an etching of that part of the footprint of the museum.
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Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil, impurities and makeup without harsh rubbing or rinsing.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Watch for sleepy cues: Look for signs of sleepiness, such as eye rubbing, yawning, fussiness, or staring into space.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
This velvety balm melts into a silky oil that quickly dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil—no harsh rubbing, no greasy residue.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
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Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil, impurities and makeup without harsh rubbing or rinsing.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Watch for sleepy cues: Look for signs of sleepiness, such as eye rubbing, yawning, fussiness, or staring into space.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
This velvety balm melts into a silky oil that quickly dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil—no harsh rubbing, no greasy residue.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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