rubdown


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rub·down

 (rŭb′doun′)
n.
An energetic massage of the body.
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rubdown

(ˈrʌbˌdaʊn)
n
1. the act of rubbing down
2. another name for dressing-down
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rub•down

(ˈrʌbˌdaʊn)

n.
a massage.
[1665–75]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.rubdown - the act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposes
massage - kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
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