A problem that is challenging to solve.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hard, nut, crack.
A situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.
A place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.
An amount that is difficult to finance.
A difficulty or problem.
A loan.
An act of rubbing.
In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
A mixture of spices applied to meat before it is barbecued.
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
To touch the jack with the bowl.
To be rubbed against something.
To rub something against (a second thing).
To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.