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Meaning of rub

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  rub
      n 1: an unforeseen obstacle [syn: {hang-up}, {hitch}, {rub},
           {snag}]
      2: the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub"
         [syn: {rub}, {wipe}]
      v 1: move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil
           into her skin"
      2: cause friction; "my sweater scratches" [syn: {rub}, {fray},
         {fret}, {chafe}, {scratch}]
      3: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your
         insect bites!" [syn: {rub}, {scratch}, {itch}]


Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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