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rub meaning in Sanskrit

घर्षति gharṣati

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rub in Sanskrit: घर्षति (gharṣati). In English, rub means an act of rubbing.

Sanskrit words for rub

to scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse
घर्षति gharṣati

English meaning of rub

  1. noun An act of rubbing.
  2. noun A difficulty or problem.
  3. noun A quip or sarcastic remark.
  4. noun In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.

Full definition of rub

rub in a sentence

  • Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out.
  • a heat rub intended for muscular strains
  • I rubbed the cloth over the glass.

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Questions about rub in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of rub in Sanskrit?
Rub in Sanskrit is घर्षति (gharṣati).
rub इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Rub: घर्षति (gharṣati).
What does rub mean in English?
Rub means an act of rubbing.

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