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rub out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌrʌb ˈaʊt/

rub out means: To remove writing or marks by moving an eraser or cloth over them.

verb

ERASEA2

To remove writing or marks by moving an eraser or cloth over them.

  • Rub out that pencil mark.
  • She rubbed out the wrong answer.
  • Can you rub it out without tearing the paper?

How to use it: rub something out (Rub the wrong answer out and try again.)

Similar words: erase, remove

Common phrases: rub out a mistake, rub out pencil marks

MURDERC1

To deliberately kill someone.

  • The gang planned to rub him out.
  • They rubbed out a witness before the trial.
  • The detective feared someone would rub her out.

How to use it: rub someone out (The gang paid a killer to rub him out.)

Similar words: kill, murder

Common phrases: rub out someone, rub out a rival

SMOOTH BY RUBBINGC2

To make a crease or uneven area disappear by pressing and moving over it.

  • Rub out the crease with your fingers.
  • He rubbed out a small wrinkle in the cloth.
  • She tried to rub the folds out of the damp fabric.

How to use it: rub something out (She rubbed the crease out with her thumb.)

Similar words: smooth out

Common phrases: rub out a crease, rub out the wrinkles

Questions about rub out

What does rub out mean?

To remove writing or marks by moving an eraser or cloth over them.

What is rub out in other languages?

Türkçe: silmek · Español: borrar · Français: effacer · Deutsch: ausradieren · Italiano: cancellare · 日本語: 消す

How do you pronounce rub out?

It is pronounced /ˌrʌb ˈaʊt/.

How do you use rub out in a sentence?

Rub out that pencil mark. She rubbed out the wrong answer.

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