rub down (Meaning)

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rub down (v)

wear away

manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

Synonyms & Antonyms of rub down

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rub down Sentence Examples

  1. The masseuse gave her a thorough rub down to relieve her muscle tension.
  2. The horse received a vigorous rub down after his strenuous exercise.
  3. The mechanic rubbed down the carburetor to clean off the accumulated grime.
  4. The painter rubbed down the surface of the canvas to create a smooth base for the paint.
  5. The carpenter rubbed down the table's surface with sandpaper to remove splinters.
  6. The chef rubbed down the meat with herbs and spices to enhance its flavor.
  7. The vet rubbed down the sick animal with a soothing balm.
  8. The guitar player rubbed down the strings with oil to reduce friction and improve playability.
  9. The boxer received a rub down from his coach before entering the ring.
  10. The marathon runner rubbed down her legs with ice to reduce inflammation and promote recovery.

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wear away, manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

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The masseuse gave her a thorough rub down to relieve her muscle tension.

The horse received a vigorous rub down after his strenuous exercise.

The mechanic rubbed down the carburetor to clean off the accumulated grime.

The painter rubbed down the surface of the canvas to create a smooth base for the paint.