rub
NOUNVERB
/rəb/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH R
rub is a valid 3-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1U1B3
1 + 1 + 3 =5 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15
MEANING
What does rub mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
An unforeseen obstacle.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
The act of rubbing or wiping.
“he gave the hood a quick rub”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Cause friction.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
RELATED
2
Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
Move over something with pressure.
“rub my hands”
“rub oil into her skin”
BROADER
NARROWER
RELATED
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