rubbing
noun
[ ˈrʌbɪŋ ]
• the action of rubbing something.
• "dab at the stain—vigorous rubbing could damage the carpet"
• an impression of a design on brass or stone, made by rubbing on paper laid over it with coloured wax, pencil, chalk, etc.
rub
verb
• apply firm pressure to the surface of (something), using a repeated back and forth motion.
• "she rubbed her arm, where she had a large bruise"
• (with reference to two things) move or cause to move to and fro against each other with a certain amount of friction.
• "many insects make noises by rubbing parts of their bodies together"
Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): perhaps from Low German rubben, of unknown ultimate origin. The noun dates from the late 16th century.
