RUBDOWN

Pronunciation (US):

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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)

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