: an image of a raised, incised, or textured surface obtained by placing paper over it and rubbing the paper with a colored substance
Examples of rubbing in a Sentence
He made a rubbing of the old tombstone.
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Testers wore them on hilly city walks and park trails, sometimes even without socks, and never experienced any rubbing or blisters.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
Allergies: Allergic reactions, especially those that involve constant rubbing of the skin around the eyes or nose, can inflame the skin.
—Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
Children ages 3-10 will enjoy unraveling the mysteries of dinosaur habitats with hands-on activities like fossil digging and rubbings and exploring a volcano with realistic lava.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
Reviewers love that Bioderma’s micellar water is free of alcohol and fragrances, and clears away stubborn mascara, matte lipstick, and foundation—with no rubbing required.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
Allergies: Allergic reactions, especially those that involve constant rubbing of the skin around the eyes or nose, can inflame the skin.
—Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
Children ages 3-10 will enjoy unraveling the mysteries of dinosaur habitats with hands-on activities like fossil digging and rubbings and exploring a volcano with realistic lava.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
Reviewers love that Bioderma’s micellar water is free of alcohol and fragrances, and clears away stubborn mascara, matte lipstick, and foundation—with no rubbing required.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rubbing
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“Rubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubbing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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