1. Move over something with pressure
   "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"
    
2. Cause friction
   "my sweater rubs";
   - fray, fret, chafe, scratch
    
3. Scrape with the fingers as if to relieve itching
   "Don't rub your insect bites!";
   - scratch

1. The act of rubbing or wiping
   "he gave the hood a quick rub";
   - wipe
    
2. An unforeseen obstacle
   "There's always a rub when dealing with complex regulations";
   - hang-up, hitch, snag

Derived forms: rubbing, rubs, rubbed

See also: knead, rub down, score out

Type of: adjoin, contact, draw, guide, irritate, meet, obstacle, obstruction, pass, physical contact, run, touch

Encyclopedia: Rub