repeated rubbing
noun phraseUK /rɪˈpiːtɪd ˈrʌbɪŋ/
US /rɪˈpiːtɪd ˈrʌbɪŋ/
Rubbing something again and again.
Repeated rubbing made the spot on the carpet slowly fade.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of stroking or pressing a surface many times in a row.
Repeated rubbing of the lamp wore down its shiny finish.
3. A technique of moving the hand back and forth over an area, often for cleaning or soothing.
Repeated rubbing with a soft cloth removed the smudge.
4. The process of wearing something away through ongoing friction.
Repeated rubbing against the wall left a mark on the chair.