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rubbing

/ˈrʌbɪŋ/noun

उच्चारण रबिंग

(सतह पर कागज़ रखकर रगड़कर बनाई गई) छाप, प्रतिलिपि

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a copy of the pattern or writing on a surface, made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing it with a crayon, chalk or pencil

    (सतह पर कागज़ रखकर रगड़कर बनाई गई) छाप, प्रतिलिपि

    • The children made rubbings of leaves and coins.
    • a brass rubbing from an old church
    • Students made a rubbing of the old inscription on the stone.
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    • Her rubbing of the temple carving came out clearly on the paper.
    • A pencil rubbing of a coin reveals every detail of the design.
  2. 2

    [U]

    the act of pressing on something and moving your hand or another object over it again and again

    रगड़, रगड़ना

    • The constant rubbing of the shoe gave him a blister.
    • Constant rubbing of the strap left a red mark on her shoulder.
    • The rubbing of the two sticks produced a little smoke.
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    • Rubbing with a soft cloth will make the silver shine.
    • Gentle rubbing helped to warm his cold hands.

    Synonyms friction chafing massaging

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rub verb