Rubbing
Definitions
An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
Equivalents
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Examples
“He was delighted to come⟳ across a little-worn crest of the old Great Eastern Railway, never dreaming that such a relic would still be in use⟳, and was taking a pencil-rubbing to add⟳ to his collection.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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