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English noun: rub | |||
| 1. | rub (cognition) an unforeseen obstacle | ||
| Synonyms | hang-up, hitch, snag | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | obstacle, obstruction | ||
| 2. | rub (act) the act of rubbing or wiping | ||
| Samples | He gave the hood a quick rub. | ||
| Synonyms | wipe | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | contact, physical contact | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | scuff | ||
English verb: rub | |||
| 1. | rub (contact) move over something with pressure | ||
| Samples | Rub my hands. Rub oil into her skin. | ||
| Examples | They rub sugar over the cake, They rub the cake with sugar | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | draw, guide, pass, run | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | abrade, blur, brush, gauge, grate, grate, pass over, pumice, puree, rosin, scour, scour, scrape, scrub, smear, smudge, smutch, sponge down, sponge off, strain, wipe, worry | ||
| Entail | touch | ||
| 2. | rub (contact) cause friction | ||
| Samples | My sweater scratches. | ||
| Synonyms | chafe, fray, fret, scratch | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adjoin, contact, meet, touch | ||
| 3. | rub (perception) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching | ||
| Samples | Don't scratch your insect bites!. | ||
| Synonyms | itch, scratch | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s something. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | irritate | ||
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