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RUBDOWN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposes
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("rubdown" is a kind of...):
massage (kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation)
Derivation:
rub down (manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes)
rub down (wear away)