transitive. Of an animal: to press with friction against (a thing), esp. in order to relieve itching, or as a sign of affection. Also intransitive…

To chafe, rub, scrape (against or upon). Obsolete.

transitive. To rub (one thing) gratingly against or upon (another); to force into by grinding; also quasi-transitive to make (one's way) by grinding.

To rub against.

transitive. To rub or clash roughly against.