Definitions

1. noun

a technique used in drawing and painting to create a textured effect by applying a soft pencil to a rough surface, such as paper or board.

“The artist used frottage to create a realistic drawing of the tree’s bark.”

2. noun

the act of touching or rubbing against another person in a sexual manner, often in a public place, without their consent.

“The police are looking for suspects in a series of frottage incidents that have been reported in the city.”

3. noun

a rubbing or impression made by friction, especially a rubbing or impression made from a surface.

“The archaeologists found a frottage on the stone that revealed the original image.”