rubbing
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɹʌbɪŋ/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ʌbɪŋ
Etymology 1
From Middle English rubbinge, rubbynge, equivalent to rub + -ing.
Noun
rubbing (plural rubbings)
- An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
Translations
impression of an embossed or incised surface
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Etymology 2
From rub + -ing.
Verb
rubbing
- present participle of rub