rub

Noun

• the act of rubbing or wiping
  • he gave the hood a quick rub
    

• an unforeseen obstacle

Verb

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
  • Don't scratch your insect bites!
    

• cause friction
  • my sweater scratches
    

• move over something with pressure
  • rub my hands
    
  • rub oil into her skin
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  wipe , hang-up , hitch , snag , scratch , itch , fray , fret , chafe