rubbing
noun
Simple meaning
Representation made up of a copy made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ruhbingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹʌbɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
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This meaning: Representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
Used this way, rubbing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The constant rubbing of my shoes gave me a blister on my heel.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
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