A rubbing is a picture that you make by putting a piece of paper over a carved surface and then rubbing wax or chalk over it.
...a brass rubbing.
2. See also rub
rubbing in British English
(ˈrʌbɪŋ)
noun
an impression taken of an incised or raised surface, such as a brass plate on a tomb, by laying paper over it and rubbing with wax, graphite, etc
rubbing in American English
(ˈrʌbɪŋ)
noun
an impression of a design, picture, etc. incised or in relief on a surface (as of a gravestone), taken by placing a piece of paper on it and rubbingover the paper with graphite, wax, etc.
More idioms containing
rubbing
be rubbing your hands with glee
Examples of 'rubbing' in a sentence
rubbing
Go to church and do a spot of brass rubbing?
The Sun (2007)
For centuries you would want to live there only if you were keen on brass rubbing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He had slipped a sock under it to avoid rubbing.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He is already a household name and rubbing shoulders with pop royalty is the highlight of his career.
The Sun (2014)
Remove dead, diseased or rubbing branches first.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In the afternoon there's more rubbing shoulders.
The Sun (2013)
DO you fancy rubbing shoulders with the stars?
The Sun (2008)
If your husband says he's going out brass rubbing, ring a divorce lawyer.
The Sun (2010)
Fancy experiencing the red-carpet treatment and rubbing shoulders with the A-list?
The Sun (2014)
So if you fancy rubbing shoulders with the A-listers on your trip this summer, look no further than the fantastic hot spots on these pages.
The Sun (2006)
All related terms of 'rubbing'
rub
If you rub a part of your body, you move your hand or fingers backwards and forwards over it while pressing firmly.
brass rubbing
A brass rubbing is a picture made by placing a piece of paper over a brass plate that has writing or a picture on it, and rubbing it with a wax crayon .
rubbing alcohol
Rubbing alcohol is a liquid which is used to clean wounds or surgical instruments.
rub in
If you rub a substance in , you press it into something by continuously moving it over its surface.
rub up
to refresh one's memory (of)
rub off
If someone's qualities or habits rub off on you, you develop some of their qualities or habits after spending time with them.
rub out
If you rub out something that you have written on paper or a board , you remove it using a rubber or eraser .
rub along
If two people rub along or if one person rubs along with another, they are able to live or work together in a fairly friendly way, usually when you would not expect them to.
rub down
If you rub down a rough surface, you make it smooth by rubbing it with something such as sandpaper.
be rubbing your hands with glee
to be very pleased about something, often something bad which has happened to an enemy or opponent