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 | ||