rub_down | ||
1. | [ verb ] wear away | |
Synonyms: | corrade abrase rub_off abrade | |
Related terms: | wear_away chafe rasp rubdown grinding abrasion abrasive abrader | |
2. | [ verb ] manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes | |
Synonyms: | massage knead | |
Examples: | "She rubbed down her child with a sponge" |
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Related terms: | manipulate massager rub | |
Similar spelling: |
rubdown |