drub

Meanings

• Verb

  To beat or strike someone or something forcefully.

  - "He drubbed the dough until it was smooth."
  - "The coach drubbed the players for their poor performance."

• Noun

  A blow or strike.

  - "He received a drubbing from his opponent."
  - "The boxer gave him a drubbing in the ring."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drub
dub , tub , rub

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Variants

List of all variants of drub that leads to same result
drub , drubbed , drubber , drubbers , drubbing , drubbings , drubs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to rub' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. In cricket, a 'drubbing' refers to a heavy defeat.

2. The term 'drub' is also used in the context of whaling to refer to the act of striking a whale with a harpoon.

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Related Concepts

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1. beat: Synonym of 'drub' in the sense of 'to strike' or 'to hit'.

2. punishment: A drubbing can also refer to a harsh punishment or scolding.

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Culture

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In literature, 'drub' is often used to describe physical fights or confrontations.

How to Memorize "drub"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone forcefully striking an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'beat' or 'strike'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the spelling: D-R-U-B.

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