definition of
rubbing

[1] #1 rubbing n. [friction] the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another. wn

[2] #2 rubbing n. representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal. wn

[3] #3 rubbing n. [friction, detrition] effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure. wn