rub

noun

  1. 1

    the act of rubbing or wiping

    he gave the hood a quick rub

  2. 2

    an unforeseen obstacle

verb

  1. 1

    move over something with pressure

    rub my hands

    rub oil into her skin

  2. 2

    cause friction

    my sweater scratches

  3. 3

    scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

    Don't scratch your insect bites!

Synonyms

Also useful for “rub”:Unscrambler