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Having been polished or burnished
“A rubbed surface is a perfectly smooth finish similar to a marble tile.”
Past tense for to apply a substance to a surface
“Cautiously, overcoming his clumsiness, he proceeded to rub the ointment into the skin of her face and neck.”
Past tense for to make glossy or shiny by rubbing
“Rub the surface until it is shiny, by hand or with a polisher.”
Past tense for to wear away or cause damage through applied friction
“They shouldn't do this, though, because the fiberglass edges can rub on the skin and cause irritation.”
Past tense for to smooth by rubbing or applying friction
“Carefully rub it smooth with fine steel wool.”
Past tense for to apply massage or knead, especially with one's hands
“It is important not to just rub the skin over the area, but to apply firm downward pressure with the thumb, knuckle or elbow.”
Past tense for to remove moisture from (something)
“Rinse it off with fair water, and rub it dry with a clean linen cloth.”
Past tense for to touch or feel with the fingers
Past tense for to move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way
Past tense for to remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer
Past tense for to apply a (typically creamy or dusty) substance
Past tense for to handle a substance physically with the intent of creating a desired form
Past tense for to touch or brush lightly in passing
Past tense for to grind to a fine powder, to pulverize
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