Rubbing

/ɹˈʌbɪŋ/

/ˈɹəbɪŋ/

Rubbing

effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

synonyms : detrition

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 : friction

a method of creating an image by applying pigment or graphite to the surface of textured material and then rubbing it with paper

Examples

1. Some gentle rubbing may be okay

2. The rubbing of the blade on this wood smells like a campfire in here.

3. Visitors can make rubbings on the petroglyphs, bringing a piece of the memorial home.

4. Visitors can make rubbings on the petroglyphs, bringing a piece of the memorial home.