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rub vs pumice

pumice vs rub

rub and pumice both are nouns.

rub and pumice both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rub Yes No Yes No
pumice Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pumice is a hyponym of rub; that is, pumice is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rub:
  • rub: move over something with pressure
  • pumice: rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen
rub (noun) pumice (noun)
the act of rubbing or wiping a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive
an unforeseen obstacle
rub (verb) pumice (verb)
move over something with pressure rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen
cause friction
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Difference between rub and pumice

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