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1. Move over something with pressure
   "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"
    
2. Cause friction
   "my sweater rubs";
   - fray, fret, chafe, scratch
    
3. Scrape with the fingers as if to relieve itching
   "Don't rub your insect bites!";
   - scratch, itch

1. An unforeseen obstacle
   - hang-up, hitch, snag
    
2. The act of rubbing or wiping
   "he gave the hood a quick rub";
   - wipe

Derived forms: rubbed, rubbing, rubs

See also: abrase, erase, massage

Type of: adjoin, contact, draw, guide, irritate, meet, obstacle, obstruction, pass, physical contact, run, touch

Encyclopedia: Rub