rubbing

Etymology 1

From Middle English rubbinge, rubbynge, equivalent to rub + -ing.

noun

  1. An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.

Etymology 2

From rub + -ing.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of rub

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