rubbing

noun

effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

Synonyms for rubbing

frictionn brushingn strokingn frottagen caressingn frictionaladj touchingn pettingn

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