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

单词	rub the wrong way
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 the wrong way phrase 1 as in annoy to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts Those customers really rubbed their server the wrong way. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance annoy bug bother irritate persecute put out get aggravate wear on get to irk eat anger spite stick in one's craw exasperate worry infuriate frost grate vex plague burn (up) peeve get on one's nerves itch hack (off) get one's goat rile pique ruffle set one's teeth on edge gripe tease insult chafe gall nark provoke nettle rasp upset harass offend bullyrag nag hassle devil enrage harry ballyrag hagride heckle rouse outrage badger exercise discomfort distress inflame antagonize bait unsettle agitate pester affront disquiet madden perturb incense enflame miff roil undo unhinge freak (out) fret rankle discompose Antonyms & Near Antonyms please delight satisfy content oblige appease placate comfort gratify assure quiet cheer mollify reassure soothe console pacify conciliate solace propitiate gladden See More 2 as in anger to make angry The whole situation just rubbed him the wrong way and he began to shout. Synonyms & Similar Words anger infuriate enrage annoy steam up outrage tick off mad irritate ire rile offend get one's goat madden put out inflame incense aggravate get roil rankle enflame affront provoke cross exasperate vex peeve miff burn (up) huff pique ruffle antagonize nettle embitter envenom Antonyms & Near Antonyms please delight relieve gratify comfort soothe allay quiet console calm assuage placate settle lull charm appease mollify pacify conciliate disarm captivate beguile bewitch enchant See More
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