1. the action of applying pressure and movement to a surface
2. an impression or copy made by placing paper over a raised surface and rubbing with a pencil or crayon

1. present participle of rub; applying pressure and movement to a surface

Examples

• The rubbing of sandpaper smoothed the wooden surface.
• She made a rubbing of the gravestone inscription.
• The brass rubbing showed intricate medieval details.
• He was rubbing his sore shoulder after the workout.
• The constant rubbing wore a hole in the fabric.
• The museum displayed rubbings from ancient stone tablets.
• She was rubbing the stain with a damp cloth.