The sculptor used a rubbing stone to erase the chisel marks from the statue.

The factory upgraded its rubbing machines to improve the finish on wooden tables.

The stray cat kept rubbing up on my leg until I petted it.

Every evening, the friendly dog rubs up on visitors to say hello.

At the heritage centre, the volunteer demonstrated brass rubbing by placing paper over the memorial plate and rubbing it with wax to capture the engraving.

He kept rubbing up the silverware until it gleamed.

The apprentice rubs up the brass handle until it gleams.

After the meeting, there were several rub ups between the team members over the project's direction.

The inspector noted several rub-offs on the freshly painted sign, which would require touch-ups.

Their last rub up over the parking spot made things awkward for everyone in the apartment complex.