Rubbing (noun)

The action of moving one's hand or an object back and forth over a surface, typically in order to clean or polish it.

Origin:

From old english rubbing (of cloth), from rubban (to rub).

Examples:

1. He gave the car a good rubbing with a chamois.
2. He gave the silverware a quick rubbing before putting it away.
3. The rubbing of the cloth against the window created a squeaking sound.
4. He used a soft cloth for rubbing the leather shoes.
5. The rubbing of the skin caused a rash.