frottage

  1. 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.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable, arts) 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.
  3. Noun.  (countable, arts) An image so made.
  4. Noun.  (uncountable, sexology) The practice of rubbing parts of the body against those of a consenting partner for sexual stimulation. .

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