English Explanatory Dictionary

rub down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rub from top to bottom, e.g. for cleaning, stripping paint or massage.
  2. To frisk (search by feeling the body and clothing).
  3. To grind, wear down, or wear away by rubbing.

Pronunciation

En-au-rub down.ogg

Word forms

rub down rubs down rubbing down rubbed down

Synonyms

rub away
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