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rub down
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Princeton's WordNet
abrade, corrade, abrase, rub down, rub offverb
wear away
massage, rub down, kneadverb
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
"She rubbed down her child with a sponge"
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rub downverb
to rub, e.g. for cleaning, stripping paint or massage
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rub down
A rub down refers to the act of massaging or rubbing someone's body with the intention of relaxing muscles, relieving tension or soreness, usually after exercising or as a form of chiropractic treatment. It can also refer to the act of cleaning, polishing, or smoothing something by rubbing.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rub down in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rub down in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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