rubbing

 

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• IPA^(key): /ˈɹʌbɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -ʌbɪŋ

From Middle English rubbinge, rubbynge, equivalent to rub +‎ -ing.

rubbing (plural rubbings)

1. An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
   • 1951 April, R. S. McNaught, “Railway Enthusiasts”, in Railway Magazine, number 600, page 271:

     He was delighted to come across a little-worn crest of the old Great Eastern Railway, never dreaming that such a relic would still be in use, and was taking a pencil-rubbing to add to his collection.

From rub +‎ -ing.

rubbing

1. present participle and gerund of rub