Definitions
- Removing something from a surface by dragging a hard or sharp object across it. - Collecting or gathering something by scraping it off a surface. - Referring to a sound made by something being dragged or scraped across a surface.
- Applying pressure to a surface with a repeated back-and-forth motion. - Describing the act of cleaning or polishing a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or other material. - Referring to a sound made by something being rubbed or polished.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve physical contact with a surface.
- 2Both can be used to clean or remove something from a surface.
- 3Both can create a sound when done on a surface.
What is the difference?
- 1Motion: Scraping involves dragging a hard or sharp object across a surface, while rubbing involves applying pressure with a back-and-forth motion.
- 2Purpose: Scraping is often used to remove something from a surface, while rubbing is often used to clean or polish a surface.
- 3Intensity: Scraping can be more forceful and aggressive than rubbing, which is typically gentler.
- 4Tools: Scraping usually requires a tool such as a scraper, while rubbing can be done with a variety of materials such as a cloth or sponge.
- 5Surface: Scraping is often used on harder surfaces such as metal or wood, while rubbing can be used on a wider range of surfaces including fabrics and skin.
Remember this!
Scraping and rubbing are both actions that involve physical contact with a surface. However, the difference between them lies in their motion, purpose, intensity, tools, and surface. Scraping involves dragging a hard or sharp object across a surface to remove something, while rubbing involves applying pressure with a back-and-forth motion to clean or polish a surface.
