rubbing
noun
- reproduction technique
- act of applying pressure to a surface
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈɹʌbɪŋ/
noun
Etymology: From Middle English rubbinge, rubbynge, equivalent to rub + -ing.
- 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.
“He was delighted to come across a little-worn crest of the old Great Eastern Railway, never dreaming that such a relic would still be in use, and was taking a pencil-rubbing to add to his collection.”
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English rub English -ing English rubbing From rub + -ing.
- present participle and gerund of rub