subbing
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sub 1
(sŭb)n.
1. Nautical A submarine.
2. A submarine sandwich.
sub 2
(sŭb) Informaln.
A substitute.
v. subbed, sub·bing, subs
v.intr.
To act as a substitute: a graduate student subbing for the professor.
v.tr.
1. To put or use (a person or thing) as a substitute: The coach subbed fresh players toward the end of the game. The cook subbed oil for butter.
2. Usage Problem To replace; substitute: The player was subbed after she committed two errors. Sub the chicken with tofu to make the dish vegetarian. See Usage Note at substitute.
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Noun | 1. | subbing - working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence work - activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work" |
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