rubbed

Meanings

• Verb

  To move a hand or other object over the surface of (something) in order to spread or apply a substance, or to massage or soothe.

  - "After cooking the steak, rub it with olive oil and salt."
  - "I rub my feet with lotion before going to bed."
  - "The masseuse rubbed my back to relieve the tension."

• Verb

  To give a surface a smooth finish by rubbing it with a fine abrasive.

  - "Rub the tabletop with sandpaper to remove the scratches."
  - "Rub the furniture with a soft cloth to give it a polished look."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹʌbd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454272"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rubbed
grubbed , tubbed , crumbled , stumbled

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Variants

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Etymology

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The word 'rubbed' comes from the Old English word 'ruban' which means 'to move or press against something' or 'to massage'.

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Trivia

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1. Rubbing your hands together can help to warm them up on a cold day.

2. In ancient Egypt, people used to rub their bodies with olive oil and sand to cleanse and moisturize their skin.

3. Rubbing alcohol is often used as an antiseptic to clean wounds and sterilize medical equipment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Massage: A type of manual therapy that involves applying gentle or firm pressure to the muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote relaxation.

2. Friction: The force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact. Friction can cause wear and tear on surfaces, but it can also provide traction and help to prevent slipping.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'rubbed' is often used metaphorically to describe the sensation of touch or the act of comforting or soothing someone. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck rubs Jim's feet to help him feel better. In art, the term 'rubbing' can refer to the process of transferring an image from one surface to another using a piece of paper and a soft material. In music, a 'rubato' is a musical term that means 'to rob' or 'take away' time, allowing the performer to expressively stretch or compress certain sections of a piece.

How to Memorize "rubbed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the motion of rubbing an object, such as rubbing your hands together or rubbing lotion on your skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rubbed' with the sensation of touch or the act of soothing or comforting someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub', to help remember the meaning of the word.

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