softrubbing
nounUK /ˈsɒftˌrʌbɪŋ/
US /ˈsɔftˌrʌbɪŋ/
Softrubbing is when you rub something gently and softly.
She used softrubbing to clean the dusty old book without tearing its pages.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A technique in art restoration where a soft eraser is rubbed over a drawing to lift dirt without harming the paper.
The conservator applied softrubbing to remove the grime from the pencil sketch.
3. In printing, a method of gently rubbing ink onto a surface to create a textured impression.
The artist achieved a soft, grainy look through softrubbing the ink onto the paper.
4. A soothing massage technique using light, repeated strokes.
The therapist finished the session with softrubbing along the client's shoulders.