| bark2 |
to rub or scrape the skin from. [1/2 definitions] |
| chilly |
If you feel chilly, you feel cold and somewhat uncomfortable. If you hands feel chilly, you might rub them together or put some gloves on. [1/2 definitions] |
| cricket1 |
A cricket is a kind of insect. Crickets have wings, but many crickets use only their strong legs to move around. They are very good at jumping! Some types of male crickets make a kind of noise when they rub their wings together. The noise is very high and sounds a little like a short whistle. |
| erase |
to rub, wipe, or scrape off marks or writing from. [1/2 definitions] |
| eraser |
an object used to erase or rub out writing or marks. |
| fray2 |
to wear or rub thin. [1/2 definitions] |
| grate2 |
to scrape or rub in a harsh way. [2/4 definitions] |
| grease |
a thick, oily material used on machine parts, such as those in a car engine. Grease lets the parts rub against one another smoothly while the machine is working. [1/4 definitions] |
| grind |
to rub together in a harsh way. [1/3 definitions] |
| itch |
When some part of your body itches, you have a feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub it a little or scratch it with your fingernails. If a mosquito bites you, your skin usually itches later. [3/5 definitions] |
| knead |
to press, rub, or squeeze with the hands; massage. [1/2 definitions] |
| match1 |
A match is something people can use when they want to light a fire. It is a thin stick of wood or cardboard, and it is covered at the top with something that catches fire when you rub it against something rough. |
| mop |
to wipe or rub as if with a mop; clean with a mop. [1/3 definitions] |
| nuzzle |
to touch, push, or rub the nose against. |
| oil |
A certain kind of oil is used to make fuel for cars to run and to make heat for buildings. It is also used to make things that rub against each other move smoothly and without getting too hot. This kind of oil is a liquid found under the surface of the earth. "Petroleum" is the special name for it. [1/3 definitions] |
| ointment |
An ointment is a soft substance that contains some kind of oil. You rub ointment into the skin to help heal it or make it soft. |
| rub |
When you rub something, you press down on it with your fingers or hand and then move your fingers or hand back and forth. [4/5 definitions] |
| sandpaper |
Sandpaper is strong paper that is covered on one side with sand or some other rough material. People rub the rough side of a piece of sandpaper against a surface to make that surface smooth. Sandpaper is used especially on wood surfaces. |
| scrape |
to rub with something sharp or rough. [1/8 definitions] |
| scratch |
When you scratch your skin, you rub the tips of your fingernails against it. We often scratch our skin when it itches. Animals scratch things too. When an animal scratches something, they use their claws to dig into it. [2/7 definitions] |
| scrub1 |
When you scrub dirt, you rub it hard with a stiff brush or other rough thing while you wash it. [1/2 definitions] |