1. to press and move something against a surface
2. to cause friction or irritation by contact
3. to apply by pressing and moving

1. an act of rubbing
2. a difficulty or problem
Usage: informal

Examples

• She rubbed her hands together to warm them.
• The tight shoes rubbed against his heel.
• He rubbed sunscreen on his shoulders.
• The cat enjoyed a good rub behind the ears.
• The rub is that we don’t have enough money.
• Please rub the stain out of the carpet.
• The rope rubbed against the tree bark.