Word of the day
rub
  1. Translation
    • (transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
    • (transitive) To rub something against (a second thing).
    • (intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
    • (transitive) To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
    • (dated) To move or pass with difficulty.
    • To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
    • To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
  2. Noun
    • An act of rubbing.
    • A difficulty or problem.
    • In the game of crown green bowls: any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
    • Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
  3. Verb
    • (transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
    • (transitive) To rub something against (a second thing).
    • (intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
    • (transitive) To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
    • (dated) To move or pass with difficulty.
    • To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
    • To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
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Sentence of the day
  • I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.