Rubs

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌb/

Rubs (verb)

  1. press and move your hand or an object back and forth on a surface.
  2. make a part of your body sore by moving something against it repeatedly.
  3. spread a substance over a surface by moving your hand or an object.

Examples

  • She rubs her hands together to warm them.
  • He rubs the table with a cloth to clean it.

Common collocations: rub hands, rub gently, rub vigorously, rub against, rub sore

Rubs (noun)

  1. the act of moving something back and forth on a surface.
  2. a small problem or difficulty that causes trouble.

Examples

  • The rub of the fabric against the skin was uncomfortable.
  • A gentle rub can help relieve tension.

Synonyms of Rubs

Neutral

Antonyms of Rubs

  • gentle touch
  • not touching