Definitions for rub
Overview of noun rub
The noun rub has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. hang-up, hitch, rub, snag
(an unforeseen obstacle)
2. rub, wipe
(the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub")
Overview of verb rub
The verb rub has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (19) rub
(move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin")
2. (1) rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch
(cause friction; "my sweater scratches")
3. rub, scratch, itch
(scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!")






