rub
noun
1. an unforeseen obstacle
Definition categories: thought, obstacle, obstruction
2. the act of rubbing or wiping
- he gave the hood a quick rub
Similar word(s): wipe
Definition categories: act, contact
Sentences with rub as a noun:
- Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out
- Therein lies the rub.
- a heat rub intended for muscular strains
verb
1. move over something with pressure
- rub my hands
- rub oil into her skin
Definition categories: contact, draw, guide, pass, run
2. cause friction
Similar word(s): chafe, fray, fret, scratch
Definition categories: contact, adjoin, meet, touch
3. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Similar word(s): itch, scratch
Definition categories: perception, irritate
Sentences with rub as a verb:
- I rubbed the cloth over the glass.
- The cat rubbed itself against my leg.
- I rubbed my hands together for warmth.
- I rubbed the glass with the cloth.
- My shoes are beginning to rub.
- meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing
- to rub through woods, as huntsmen
- to rub up silver