persistentrubbing
nounUK /pəˈsɪstənt ˈrʌbɪŋ/
US /pərˈsɪstənt ˈrʌbɪŋ/
Rubbing something again and again for a long time.
The persistent rubbing of the eraser made a hole in the paper.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it many times.
Persistent rubbing finally removed the stain from the table.
3. A repeated rubbing motion that can cause soreness on the skin.
The persistent rubbing of the new shoes gave him a blister.
4. The ongoing action of pressing and moving something against a surface.
Persistent rubbing of the two sticks helped start the fire.