rub down

Verb

Meaning

wear away

manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

Source: WordNet

rub-down

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black stone dark dust upset foul

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manipulate wear off wear away

rasp chafe excoriate

She rubbed down her child with a sponge Source: Internet

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