rub

1 of 2

verb

ˈrəb

rubbed; rubbing

intransitive verb

: to move along the surface of a body with pressure : grate

b(1)

: to fret or chafe with or as if with friction

(2)

: to cause discontent, irritation, or anger

: to continue in a situation usually with slight difficulty

in spite of financial difficulties, he is rubbing along

: to admit of being rubbed (as for erasure or obliteration)

transitive verb

: to subject to or as if to the action of something moving especially back and forth with pressure and friction

b(1)

: to cause (a body) to move with pressure and friction along a surface

(2)

: to treat in any of various ways by rubbing

: to bring into reciprocal back-and-forth or rotary contact

: annoy, irritate

rub

2 of 2

noun

: an unevenness of surface (as of the ground in lawn bowling)

: obstruction, difficulty

the rub is that so few of the scholars have any sense of this truth themselves

Benjamin Farrington

: something grating to the feelings (such as a gibe or harsh criticism)

: something that mars serenity

: the application of friction with pressure

an alcohol rub

US : a combination of spices that is rubbed into the surface of meat before the meat is cooked

used a dry rub on the pork ribs

Example Sentences

Verb Could you rub my shoulders? He blinked and rubbed his eyes. The cat rubbed itself against my leg. The cat rubbed against my leg. Don't rub too hard or you'll tear the paper. He rubbed his hands with glee. There was a squeak when the boards rubbed together. The back of my shoe is rubbing against my heel and giving me a blister. There are marks where the chair has rubbed against the wall. There are marks where the chair has been rubbing the wall. Noun She's an amazing cook, but she rarely has time to make meals. There's the rub. He used his favorite rub on the steaks. a dry rub for chicken See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

If using bar soap, wet the bar and rub it directly on the stain.

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 When cats ingest or rub themselves with catnip, nepetalactone triggers a euphoric reaction, which makes cats feel good, according to Purina.

Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022 Sponge the stain with hydrogen peroxide or rub bar soap into the stain and scrub by hand in cold water.

Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 May 2022 In the #nailslugging videos, users apply a cuticle oil like CND's popular Solar Oil to their nail beds and rub it in then apply a thicker moisturizer atop the oil — something like Vaseline or Aquaphor.

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Aug. 2022 Apply a drop of dish soap and rub it all over lenses and frames—a Q-tip is handy for getting into crevices and corners.

Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 Or how about goosing my salmon spice rub with a little ground cumin and sumac?

Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 The Fantastic Four and Avengers gave She-Hulk plenty of opportunities to rub shoulders with the heavy hitters of the Marvel Universe.

Joe George, Men's Health, 19 Aug. 2022 Competitors had rendered Jack’s patent on the rub-off obsolete.

Jeff Maysh, The New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2022

Noun

Rub each of the pieces of pork with dry rub, making sure to cover the entire surface. Program Instant Pot on sauté function.

Chula King, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 How to Marinate Chicken with a Dry Rub A dry rub is similar to a wet marinade, just minus the liquid.

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2022 Upgrade your seafood game with this sweet and salty rub.

Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 The feel-good revelry reached the point that, as play continued, DJ Khaled rose from his courtside seat and provided Heat coach Erik Spoelstra with a shoulder rub during the third quarter.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2022 The bold, brawny rub of my dreams begins with a strong vein of spice.

Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022 The rub is against systems that are used to the way things are.

Keely Larson, Ars Technica, 20 Aug. 2022 The rub is that Saylor has spent $4 billion to accumulate 129,699 Bitcoin at an average price of around $31,320.

Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 Lu beefs up the staple, dry-aged rib-eye, with a rub of Middle Eastern spices and a vinaigrette that blends beef stock, red wine and a suggestion of rosewater.

Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

rub 1 of 2

verb

ˈrəb

rubbed; rubbing

: to move along the surface of something with pressure

Kitty rubbed against my legs.

: to move back and forth against something in a way that causes pain or damage The back of my shoe is rubbing against my heel.

: to scour, polish, or smear by pressure and friction

He rubbed oil on the wood.

rub

2 of 2

noun

: the act of rubbing

a back rub

: something that causes a problem

rub 1 of 2

noun

as in headache

something that is a source of irritation even what seems to be a dream job usually turns out to have its fair share of rubs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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headache
thorn
worry
nuisance
irk
frustration
irritant
problem
ruffle
annoyance
bother
peeve
exasperation
insult
hair shirt
inconvenience
vexation
aggravation
bugbear
discomfort
sore
burden
trial
curse
botheration
pest
cross
upset
trouble
fleabite
aggro
hassle
pinprick
affront
predicament
menace
anxiety
plague
offender
millstone
plight
albatross
offence
hang-up
tribulation
pandora's box
mischief
offense
pet peeve
annoyer
disturber
harasser
affliction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

pleasure
joy
delight

rub

2 of 2

verb

as in to wear

to damage or diminish by continued friction the brake pads were rubbed away as a result of years of use

Synonyms & Similar Words

wear
erode
fray
shave
chafe
scrape
abrade
bite
reduce
sandpaper
erase
gall
sharpen
eat
scuff
corrade
gnaw
chew
graze
fret
rasp
nibble
sandblast
frazzle
grate
grind
wear out
file
scour
rub out
dissolve
disintegrate
corrode
decompose
wipe (away)
hone
whet
break down
break up

as in to sand

to make smooth by friction the furniture restorer rubbed the board perfectly smooth with sandpaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

sand
grind
polish
scrape
buff
sharpen
file
hone
smooth
shine
rasp
burnish
gloss
plane
scour
sandblast
edge
whet
dress
strop
regrind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

roughen
rough (up)
scuff
coarsen

as in to polish

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the butler rubbed the silver tea set until it gleamed

Synonyms & Similar Words

polish
smooth
scrub
shine
coat
gloss
buff
burnish
scrape
grind
sand
furbish
dress
face
slick
glaze
finish
smoothen
varnish
bob
sandpaper
lacquer
brighten
bone
veneer
file
sleek
japan
scour
sandblast
lap
rasp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

roughen
ruffle
rough (up)
scuff (up)

单词	rub
释义	rub 1 of 2 verb ˈrəb rubbed; rubbing intransitive verb 1 a : to move along the surface of a body with pressure : grate b(1) : to fret or chafe with or as if with friction (2) : to cause discontent, irritation, or anger 2 : to continue in a situation usually with slight difficulty in spite of financial difficulties, he is rubbing along 3 : to admit of being rubbed (as for erasure or obliteration) transitive verb 1 a : to subject to or as if to the action of something moving especially back and forth with pressure and friction b(1) : to cause (a body) to move with pressure and friction along a surface (2) : to treat in any of various ways by rubbing c : to bring into reciprocal back-and-forth or rotary contact 2 : annoy, irritate rub 2 of 2 noun 1 a : an unevenness of surface (as of the ground in lawn bowling) b : obstruction, difficulty the rub is that so few of the scholars have any sense of this truth themselves Benjamin Farrington c : something grating to the feelings (such as a gibe or harsh criticism) d : something that mars serenity 2 : the application of friction with pressure an alcohol rub 3 US : a combination of spices that is rubbed into the surface of meat before the meat is cooked used a dry rub on the pork ribs Phrases rub elbows or rub shoulders : to associate closely : mingle rub one's nose in : to bring forcefully or repeatedly to one's attention rub the wrong way : antagonize, irritate Synonyms Verb abrade chafe corrade erode fray frazzle fret gall rasp wear Noun aggravation aggro [British] annoyance bother botheration bugbear exasperation frustration hair shirt hassle headache inconvenience irk irritant nuisance peeve pest ruffle thorn trial vexation See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Could you rub my shoulders? He blinked and rubbed his eyes. The cat rubbed itself against my leg. The cat rubbed against my leg. Don't rub too hard or you'll tear the paper. He rubbed his hands with glee. There was a squeak when the boards rubbed together. The back of my shoe is rubbing against my heel and giving me a blister. There are marks where the chair has rubbed against the wall. There are marks where the chair has been rubbing the wall. Noun She's an amazing cook, but she rarely has time to make meals. There's the rub. He used his favorite rub on the steaks. a dry rub for chicken See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb If using bar soap, wet the bar and rub it directly on the stain. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 When cats ingest or rub themselves with catnip, nepetalactone triggers a euphoric reaction, which makes cats feel good, according to Purina. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022 Sponge the stain with hydrogen peroxide or rub bar soap into the stain and scrub by hand in cold water. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 May 2022 In the #nailslugging videos, users apply a cuticle oil like CND's popular Solar Oil to their nail beds and rub it in then apply a thicker moisturizer atop the oil — something like Vaseline or Aquaphor. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Aug. 2022 Apply a drop of dish soap and rub it all over lenses and frames—a Q-tip is handy for getting into crevices and corners. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 Or how about goosing my salmon spice rub with a little ground cumin and sumac? Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 The Fantastic Four and Avengers gave She-Hulk plenty of opportunities to rub shoulders with the heavy hitters of the Marvel Universe. Joe George, Men's Health, 19 Aug. 2022 Competitors had rendered Jack’s patent on the rub-off obsolete. Jeff Maysh, The New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2022 Noun Rub each of the pieces of pork with dry rub, making sure to cover the entire surface. Program Instant Pot on sauté function. Chula King, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 How to Marinate Chicken with a Dry Rub A dry rub is similar to a wet marinade, just minus the liquid. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2022 Upgrade your seafood game with this sweet and salty rub. Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 The feel-good revelry reached the point that, as play continued, DJ Khaled rose from his courtside seat and provided Heat coach Erik Spoelstra with a shoulder rub during the third quarter. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2022 The bold, brawny rub of my dreams begins with a strong vein of spice. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022 The rub is against systems that are used to the way things are. Keely Larson, Ars Technica, 20 Aug. 2022 The rub is that Saylor has spent $4 billion to accumulate 129,699 Bitcoin at an average price of around $31,320. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 Lu beefs up the staple, dry-aged rib-eye, with a rub of Middle Eastern spices and a vinaigrette that blends beef stock, red wine and a suggestion of rosewater. Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English rubben; akin to East Frisian rubben to rub, scrape, Icelandic rubba to scrape First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing rub rub along back rub rub off rub out rub elbows with rub salt in/into someone's wounds rub shoulders with rub salt in/into the wound rub one's nose in rub (someone) up the wrong way rub someone's nose in rub the wrong way the rub rub in rub up rub shoulders rub elbows Therein/There lies the rub See More rub along back rub rub off rub out rub elbows with rub salt in/into someone's wounds rub shoulders with rub salt in/into the wound rub one's nose in rub (someone) up the wrong way rub someone's nose in rub the wrong way the rub rub in rub up rub shoulders rub elbows Therein/There lies the rub See More Kids Definition rub 1 of 2 verb ˈrəb rubbed; rubbing 1 : to move along the surface of something with pressure Kitty rubbed against my legs. 2 : to move back and forth against something in a way that causes pain or damage The back of my shoe is rubbing against my heel. 3 : to scour, polish, or smear by pressure and friction He rubbed oil on the wood. rub 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of rubbing a back rub 2 : something that causes a problem Medical Definition rub noun ˈrəb 1 : the application of friction with pressure an alcohol rub 2 : a sound heard in auscultation that is produced by the friction of one structure moving against another rub 1 of 2 noun as in headache something that is a source of irritation even what seems to be a dream job usually turns out to have its fair share of rubs Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance headache thorn worry nuisance irk frustration irritant problem ruffle annoyance bother peeve exasperation insult hair shirt inconvenience vexation aggravation bugbear discomfort sore burden trial curse botheration pest cross upset trouble fleabite aggro hassle pinprick affront predicament menace anxiety plague offender millstone plight albatross offence hang-up tribulation pandora's box mischief offense pet peeve annoyer disturber harasser affliction Antonyms & Near Antonyms pleasure joy delight rub 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to wear to damage or diminish by continued friction the brake pads were rubbed away as a result of years of use Synonyms & Similar Words wear erode fray shave chafe scrape abrade bite reduce sandpaper erase gall sharpen eat scuff corrade gnaw chew graze fret rasp nibble sandblast frazzle grate grind wear out file scour rub out dissolve disintegrate corrode decompose wipe (away) hone whet break down break up 2 as in to sand to make smooth by friction the furniture restorer rubbed the board perfectly smooth with sandpaper Synonyms & Similar Words sand grind polish scrape buff sharpen file hone smooth shine rasp burnish gloss plane scour sandblast edge whet dress strop regrind Antonyms & Near Antonyms roughen rough (up) scuff coarsen 3 as in to polish to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the butler rubbed the silver tea set until it gleamed Synonyms & Similar Words polish smooth scrub shine coat gloss buff burnish scrape grind sand furbish dress face slick glaze finish smoothen varnish bob sandpaper lacquer brighten bone veneer file sleek japan scour sandblast lap rasp Antonyms & Near Antonyms roughen ruffle rough (up) scuff (up) Phrases Containing rub rub elbows rub elbows (with) rub out rub the wrong way rub shoulders rub shoulders (with) rub elbows rub elbows (with) rub out rub the wrong way rub shoulders rub shoulders (with)
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