"rubs" in the noun sense
1. hang-up, hitch, rub, snag
an unforeseen obstacle
2. rub, wipe
the act of rubbing or wiping
"he gave the hood a quick rub"
"rubs" in the verb sense
1. rub
move over something with pressure
"rub my hands"
"rub oil into her skin"
2. rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch
cause friction
"my sweater scratches"
3. rub, scratch, itch
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
"Don't scratch your insect bites!"
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