Nub vs. Rub
Difference Between Nub and Rub
Nubnoun
A protuberance or knob.
Rubverb
To apply pressure and friction to (a surface).
Nubnoun
A small lump.
Rubverb
To clean, polish, or manipulate by the application of pressure and friction.
Nubnoun
The essence; the core
the nub of a story.Rubverb
To apply to a surface firmly and with friction
rub lotion on the hands.rub dye into the fabric.Nubnoun
a small lump or protuberance
Rubverb
To move (an object or objects) firmly along a surface, especially repeatedly
rub an eraser over the blackboard.rubbed my fingers over the sore spot.Nubnoun
a small piece;
a nub of coala stub of a pencilRubverb
To cause to become worn, chafed, or irritated.
Nubnoun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience;
the gist of the prosecutor's argumentthe heart and soul of the Republican Partythe nub of the storyRubverb
To remove, erase, or expunge
rub away a stain.rubbed the sleep from my eyes.Rubverb
To exert pressure or friction on something.
Rubverb
To wear or chafe with friction
My shoes were beginning to rub.Rubverb
To cause irritation or annoyance.
Rubverb
To move along in contact with a surface; graze or scrape.
Rubverb
To be transferred or removed by contact or proximity
newsprint that rubbed off on my fingers.wished some of her luck would rub off on me.Rubnoun
The act of rubbing.
Rubnoun
The application of friction and pressure
a back rub.Rubnoun
A liniment or balm.
Rubnoun
A seasoning made of ground spices and herbs, applied to the surface of meat, fish, or vegetables before cooking.
Rubnoun
An unevenness on a surface.
Rubnoun
An act or remark that annoys or hurts another.
Rubnoun
A difficulty or obstacle
"The rub for extraterrestrial life on Europa is that the moon's surface is an icy wasteland" (William J. Broad).Rubnoun
An act of rubbing.
Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come outRubnoun
A difficulty or problem.
Rubnoun
In the game of crown green bowls: any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
Rubnoun
Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
a heat rub intended for muscular strainsRubnoun
A mixture of spices applied to meat before it is barbecued.
Rubverb
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
I rubbed the cloth over the glass.The cat rubbed itself against my leg.I rubbed my hands together for warmth.Rubverb
(transitive) To rub something against (a second thing).
I rubbed the glass with the cloth.Rubverb
(intransitive) To be rubbed against something.
My shoes are beginning to rub.Rubverb
(transitive) To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
meat rubbed with spices before barbecuingRubverb
(dated) To move or pass with difficulty.
to rub through woods, as huntsmenRubverb
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
to rub up silverRubverb
To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
Rubnoun
an unforeseen obstacle
Rubnoun
the act of rubbing or wiping;
he gave the hood a quick rubRubverb
move over something with pressure;
rub my handsrub oil into her skinRubverb
cause friction;
my sweater scratchesRubverb
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching;
Don't scratch your insect bites!
