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noun
A method of making an image by placing a piece of paper against an object and then rubbing over it, usually with a pencil or charcoal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: art, arts
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noun
An illustration made by means of frottage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: art, arts
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noun
The practice of rubbing parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: lifestyle, sexuality
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verb
To rub, especially to rub onto one surface placed upon another surface that is textured, in order to create a mottled or patterned area on the first surface.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To rub parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: lifestyle, sexuality
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noun
masturbation by rubbing against another person (as in a crowd)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: masturbation, onanism
History
From French frottage (“rubbing”), from frotter (“to rub”) + -age (suffix forming nouns).
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
