NYT Dictionary
RUBBING
/ˈɹʌbɪŋ/NounVerbRUB-bingrub-bing · 2 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English rubbinge, rubbynge, equivalent to rub + -ing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: