Rubbing Common

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

"The engine stalled because of excessive rubbing between the piston and the cylinder wall."

representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal

"The museum displayed the artist's original sketches alongside their unique rubbings, which captured every fine detail from the worn stone inscription."

effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

"After hours of rubbing, he finally managed to polish the tarnished silver until it shone again."

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.

"The artist created a detailed rubbing of the ancient church door to capture its intricate carvings without damaging the original stone."