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Rub

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1.SymbolISO 639-3 language code for Gungu.
2.NounAn act of rubbing.
"Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out."
3.NounA difficulty or problem.
4.NounA quip or sarcastic remark.
5.NounIn the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
6.NounAny substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
"a heat rub intended for muscular strains"
7.NounA mixture of spices applied to meat before it is barbecued.
8.NounA loan.
9.VerbTo move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
"I rubbed the cloth over the glass.; The cat rubbed itself against my leg.; I rubbed my hands together for warmth.; I couldn't rub the stain from the tablecloth."
10.VerbTo be rubbed against something.
"My shoes are beginning to rub."
11.VerbTo spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
"meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing"
12.VerbTo move or pass with difficulty.
"to rub through woods, as huntsmen"
13.VerbTo scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
"to rub up silver"
14.VerbTo hinder; to cross; to thwart.
15.VerbTo touch the jack with the bowl.
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