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noun(rub-bing)an image of a raised, incised, or textured surface obtained by placing paper over it and rubbing the paper with a colored substance
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verb(rub-bing)to move along the surface of a body with pressure : grate
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verb(rub-bing)to fret or chafe with or as if with friction
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verb(rub-bing)to cause discontent, irritation, or anger
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noun(rub-bing)a cooling and soothing liquid for external application that contains approximately 70 percent denatured ethanol or isopropanol
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verb(rub-bing)to harp on (something unpleasant) : emphasize
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verb(rub-bing)to become transferred
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verb(rub-bing)to obliterate by or as if by rubbing
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verb(rub-bing)to destroy completely; specifically : kill, murder
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verb(rub-bing)to revive or refresh knowledge of : recall
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verb(rub-bing)to improve the keenness of (a mental faculty)
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phrasal verb(rub-bing)to work, play, etc., together with little or no difficulty