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rub

/rʌb/
Main Example

She gave the dog a gentle rub on its back.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

An act of rubbing or a frictional movement.

Other Example

He gave the cat a quick rub on its head.

After the workout, she enjoyed a rub on her sore muscles.

The child asked for a rub on his back before bedtime.

Synonyms

gentle rub

quick rub

firm rub

Synonyms

friction

massage

smoothing

rub

/rʌb/
Main Example

I like to rub my hands together to keep them warm.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To move something back and forth against a surface with pressure.

Other Example

She likes to rub the lotion on her skin.

He rubbed the dirt off his shoes.

I rub the back of my neck when I'm tense.

Synonyms

rub your hands

rub something clean

rub in lotion

Synonyms

friction

scrub

massage

rub

/rʌb/
Main Example

He will rub the cream on his skin.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To apply a substance to a surface by rubbing.

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rub

/rʌb/
Main Example

The main rub is that we don't have enough time.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A problem or difficulty that causes annoyance.

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rub

/rʌb/
Main Example

I made a special rub for the barbecue.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A mixture of spices used for seasoning food.

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rub

/rʌb/
Main Example

It rubs me the wrong way when people are rude.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To irritate or annoy someone.

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