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rub
noun
verb
The act of rubbing or wiping
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ɹʌb
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noun
The act of rubbing or wiping
“He gave the hood a quick rub”
noun
An unforeseen obstacle
verb
Move over something with pressure
“Rub my hands”
verb
Cause friction
“My sweater scratches”
verb
Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
“Don't scratch your insect bites!”
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He gave the hood a quick rub
Rub my hands
Rub oil into her skin
My sweater scratches
Don't scratch your insect bites!
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