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| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. [2/4 definitions] |
| bark2 |
to rub or scrape the skin from. [1/2 definitions] |
| chafe |
to rub or press against something, esp. resulting in friction or wear. [1/6 definitions] |
| chalk |
to rub, treat, or mark with chalk. [1/6 definitions] |
| chamois |
to buff, shine, or rub with a chamois cloth. [1/5 definitions] |
| embrocate |
to lubricate and rub (the body) with a liniment or lotion, as to relieve sore muscles; apply an embrocation. |
| erase |
to rub, wipe, or scrape off marks or writing from. [1/2 definitions] |
| eraser |
an object used to erase or rub out writing or marks. |
| fray2 |
to wear or rub thin. [1/2 definitions] |
| grate2 |
to scrape or rub in a harsh way. [2/4 definitions] |
| grease |
a thick, oily material used on a machine to allow the parts to rub together smoothly while the machine is working. [1/2 definitions] |
| grind |
to rub together in a harsh way. [1/3 definitions] |
| itch |
to have a feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails. |
| knead |
to press, rub, or squeeze with the hands; massage. [1/2 definitions] |
| mop |
to wipe or rub as if with a mop; clean with a mop. [1/3 definitions] |
| nose |
to touch, rub, or examine with the nose. [1/9 definitions] |
| nuzzle |
to touch, push, or rub the nose against. |
| ointment |
a soft substance used for healing that contains some kind of oil. You rub ointment into the skin. |
| rase |
to rub out; erase. [1/2 definitions] |
| rasp |
to rub with a rough surface or instrument such as a coarse file; scrape; abrade. [2/8 definitions] |
| resin |
to rub or treat with resin. [1/3 definitions] |
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