Rub |
To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the action of something moving back and forth; as, to rub the flesh with the hand; to rub wood with sandpaper. |
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Rub |
To move over the surface of (a body) with pressure and friction; to graze; to chafe; as, the boat rubs the ground. |
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Rub |
To cause (a body) to move with pressure and friction along a surface; as, to rub the hand over the body. |
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Rub |
To spread a substance thinly over; to smear. |
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Rub |
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; -- often with up or over; as, to rub up silver. |
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