The action of frot, v. in various senses.

The action of chafe, v., in its various senses.

The action of rub, v.1 (in various senses); an instance of this.

Rubbing together, friction.

Rubbing of one object or surface against another; friction. Also: the coming together of two or more objects with force. Also figurative.

The action of rubbing thoroughly or all over; vigorous friction, chafing, scouring; (Medicine) rubbing with ointment.

Friction or galling (of a yoke). rare.

The action or process of rubbing something or of rubbing against something; = affriction, n. Obsolete.

The action or an act of rubbing one thing upon or against another. Cf. affrication, n.

= confrication, n.

An act or spell of rubbing.

The action of rubbing the surface of one body against that of another; friction.

Mutual friction.

= perfrication, n.

The rubbing of one body against another; attrition.

= interfriction, n.

Mechanics. The frictional grip of a wheel on a rail, road surface, etc.; the friction that gives rise to this; spec. (in a railway engine) the…

Rubbing, fretting, friction.

Rubbing together.