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an impression of something, e.g. a coin, by rubbing with wax etc on paper laid over it

stroke, massage

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Cases of word usage

1) to polish (metal) as if by rubbing (burnish)

2) (to cause skin) to become rough or sore by rubbing (chafe)

3) a small, brown jumping insect which makes a shrill noise by rubbing its front wings together (cricket)

4) to remove (something) by rubbing or wiping (efface)

5) an oily medicine used for rubbing on a bruise etc (embrocation)

6) a fight; contest; to become worn by rubbing so that there are loose threads (fray)

7) the rubbing of one thing against another; (an instance of) a difference of opinion leading to argument and quarrelling (friction)

8) to make (flour and water) into a firm paste (dough) by working with the hands; to move (muscles) by pushing and rubbing to take away pain etc (knead)

9) (a kind of) liquid for rubbing on stiff or aching parts of the body (liniment)

10) (an instance of) pressing and rubbing the body with the hands in order to lessen pain, stiffness etc (massage)

RUBBING as in Wiktionary
RUBBING as in Wikipedia