RUBBINGS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word rubbings. (close relations)
Definition of RUBBINGS
rubs
Best Alternative Words for RUBBINGS
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| friction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of conflict between persons • the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another • effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure | ||||||||
| abrasion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • erosion by friction • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | ||||||||
| grating | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air • a frame of iron bars to hold a fire • optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum adjective satellite • unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound | ||||||||
| burnishing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the property of being smooth and shiny verb • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
| scuffing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a slipper that has no fitting around the heel • the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet) verb • walk without lifting the feet • get or become scuffed • mar by scuffing • poke at with the foot or toe | ||||||||
| detrition | nounn | |||||||
noun • erosion by friction • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice • effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure | ||||||||
