Word a Day
rub
What does rub mean?
rub (verb): to move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use rub in a sentence?
- I rubbed the cloth over the glass. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The cat rubbed itself against my leg. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- I rubbed my hands together for warmth. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce rub?
/ɹʌb/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “rub” mean?
to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance)
Not quite: that's what sprinkle means.
to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means
Not quite: that's what bend means.
to move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction
Right! That's what “rub” means.
to display, convey or exhibit; to have something available for others to see; to direct attention to something
Not quite: that's what show means.
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