rubdown
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- noun
- /ˈrʌbˌdaʊn/
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masaje
- The spa offers a variety of massages, including a rejuvenating rubdown for deep relaxation.
- give him a rubdown
- rubdown with a towel
- a thorough rubdown
Examples
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After a long day at work, a soothing rubdown can help relieve tension.
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She slid down, ran the stirrups up, automatically coordinating with the groom as they untacked the chestnut horse and began the after-workout rubdown.
Fiction book (2000) -
- I hope you enjoyed the rubdown today.
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Gave him a good rubdown too.
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After his rubdown, he dressed with great care.
Academic text (2007) -
I could sure use one of those rubdowns tonight.
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- I'll take my rubdown in my room, Bozzo.
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It is time for your rubdown.
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Your rubdown is next.
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I've got to give your dad a liniment rubdown.
Synonyms
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The rubbing of muscles to relax the body and ease pain
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The action of moving one thing over another with pressure to make heat, clean, or ease pain
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Etymology
The word rubdown comes from the simple parts rub and down, where rub means 'to press and move with your hands' and down means 'from top to bottom'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture someone rubbing a tight muscle from top to bottom to loosen and relax it, which is why a rubdown is a strong massage to ease muscles.