Overview of noun rub

The noun rub has 2 senses

• hang-up, hitch, rub, snag -- (an unforeseen obstacle)


• rub, wipe -- (the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub")

Overview of verb rub

The verb rub has 3 senses

• rub -- (move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin")


• rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch -- (cause friction; "my sweater scratches")


• rub, scratch, itch -- (scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!")