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rubbing

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English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɹʌbɪŋ/
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  • Rhymes: -ʌbɪŋ

Etymology 1

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From Middle English rubbinge, rubbynge, equivalent to rub +‎ -ing.

Noun

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rubbing (plural rubbings)

  1. 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.
    • 1951 April, R. S. McNaught, “Railway Enthusiasts”, in Railway Magazine, number 600, page 271:
      He was delighted to come across a little-worn crest of the old Great Eastern Railway, never dreaming that such a relic would still be in use, and was taking a pencil-rubbing to add to his collection.
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Etymology 2

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From rub +‎ -ing.

Verb

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rubbing

  1. present participle and gerund of rub

Derived terms

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