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rub down

UK
/rʌb daʊn/
US
/rʌb daʊn/

Translations

rub downverb
rubbed down
Past Simple
rubbed down
Past Participle
rubbing down
Gerund
UK
/rʌb daʊn/
US
/rʌb daʊn/
essuyerPour nettoyer ou sécher en frottant avec un chiffon.
After the car wash, he took a towel to rub down the vehicle until it was completely dry.
Après le lavage de la voiture, il a pris une serviette pour essuyer le véhicule jusqu'à ce qu'il soit complètement sec.
frictionnerDans un contexte médical ou sportif, pour masser avec pression afin de détendre les muscles.
The athlete asked the physiotherapist to rub down his sore muscles after the intense workout.
L'athlète a demandé au kinésithérapeute de frictionner ses muscles endoloris après l'entraînement intense.
Synonyms
polish
buff
shine
smooth
clean
scrub

Definitions

rub downverb
To clean or dry something by rubbing it with a cloth.
After the car wash, he took a towel to rub down the vehicle until it was completely dry.
To massage or apply pressure to someone's body to relieve tension or pain.
The athlete asked the physiotherapist to rub down his sore muscles after the intense workout.
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