rub

An act of rubbing.

“Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out”

A difficulty or problem.

A quip or sarcastic remark.

In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.

Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.

“a heat rub intended for muscular strains”

To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

“I rubbed my hands together for warmth.”

To rub something against (a second thing).

“I rubbed the glass with the cloth.”

To be rubbed against something.

“My shoes are beginning to rub.”

To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.

“meat rubbed with spices before barbecuing”

To move or pass with difficulty.

“to rub through woods, as huntsmen”

To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

“to rub up silver”

To hinder; to cross; to thwart.

(bowls) To touch the jack with the bowl.