rubdown

[ ruhb-doun ]

noun

1. a massage, especially after exercise or a steam bath.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubdown¹

First recorded in 1665–75; noun use of verb phrase rub down

Example Sentences

"You handed yourself that one, kid," Spike had said, applying raw beef to it after their rubdown.

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And it was all they could do to get away from them and repair to their shower and rubdown, never before so needed or so welcome.

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If this is not possible, exercise, keep moving, until there is opportunity for a rubdown and change.

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It was with a feeling of relief that he had gained the shelter of the clubhouse with its refreshing shower and rubdown.

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There she gave Elizabeth a brisk rubdown that set the blood dancing in her veins.

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