rub
Prononciation : [rʌb]
Contexte : « physical action »
(verb) to move your hand or something soft back and forth on a surface. It’s like when you pet a dog or scratch your back. You are rubbing something when you do that.
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She likes to rub her cat to make it feel happy.
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He didn’t rub the paint well, so it looks rough.
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Can you rub the lotion on my back?
Contexte : « physical action »
(noun) the act of moving your hand or something soft back and forth on a surface. Just like you rub your eyes when you are sleepy.
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A gentle rub on her shoulders helped her relax.
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That rug doesn’t need any rubs because it’s already clean.
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Did you give a rub to your sore muscles after exercising?
Contexte : « removal »
(verb) to remove something by rubbing, like if you have dirt on your hands or on a table and you want it to be clean. You rub it off with a cloth or your hands.
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If you rub the stain with a cloth, it will come off.
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He forgot to rub the crumbs off the table, so it looked messy.
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Did you rub the dirt off your shoes before coming inside?
Contexte : « substance »
(noun) a mixture used to add flavor when cooking, often made of spices and herbs. People use it to make food taste better.
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She made a delicious rub for the grilled chicken.
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That rub for the steak was too spicy for my taste.
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What kind of rub do you think would be good for ribs?