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| bark2 |
to rub or scrape the skin from. [1/2 definitions] |
| 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] |
| knead |
to press, rub, or squeeze with the hands; massage. [1/2 definitions] |
| 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. |
| scrape |
to rub with something sharp or rough. [1/8 definitions] |
| soap |
to rub with soap. [1/2 definitions] |
| towel |
to rub, wipe, or dry with a towel (usually followed by "off"). [1/2 definitions] |
| wax1 |
to rub, polish, or coat with wax. [1/4 definitions] |
| wipe |
one light rub or a brief rubbing; act of wiping. [1/3 definitions] |
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