rub

B2
Pronunciation
/ɹʌb/
/ɹʌb/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of rubbing.

Example Sentences
  • Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out
2 Definition

A difficulty or problem.

3 Definition

A quip or sarcastic remark.

4 Definition

In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.

5 Definition

Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.

Example Sentences
  • a heat rub intended for muscular strains
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

Example Sentences
  • I rubbed my hands together for warmth.
2 Definition

To rub something against (a second thing).

Example Sentences
  • I rubbed the glass with the cloth.
3 Definition

To be rubbed against something.

Example Sentences
  • My shoes are beginning to rub.
4 Definition

To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.

Example Sentences
  • meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing
5 Definition

To move or pass with difficulty.

Example Sentences
  • to rub through woods, as huntsmen
6 Definition

To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

Example Sentences
  • to rub up silver
7 Definition

To hinder; to cross; to thwart.

8 Definition

(bowls) To touch the jack with the bowl.