rub
Definition
- n. the act of rubbing or wiping
- v. move over something with pressure
- v. cause friction
- v. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Word forms
- Past tense
- rubbed
- Present participle
- rubbing
- Past participle
- rubbed
- Third person singular
- rubs
Example sentences
n.
The rub in this situation is that we have a limited budget.
vt.
She rubbed her hands together to keep warm in the cold weather.
vi.
If you rub too hard, you might hurt your skin.