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Massage :: Massage (n.) A rubbing or kneading of the body, especially when performed as a hygienic or remedial measure..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) To make smooth by rubbing.

Grater :: Grater (a.) One who, or that which, grates; especially, an instrument or utensil with a rough, indented surface, for rubbing off small particles of any substance; as a grater for nutmegs..

Embrocation :: Embrocation (n.) The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc..

Chafe :: Chafe (v. i.) To be worn by rubbing; as, a cable chafes..

Erasement :: Erasement (n.) The act of erasing; a rubbing out; expunction; obliteration.

Drubbing :: Drubbing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dru.

Rubber :: Rubber (n.) An instrument or thing used in rubbing, polishing, or cleaning..

Dipping :: Dipping (n.) The practice of taking snuff by rubbing the teeth or gums with a stick or brush dipped in snuff.

Ftiction :: Ftiction (n.) The act of rubbing the surface of one body against that of another; attrition; in hygiene, the act of rubbing the body with the hand, with flannel, or with a brush etc., to excite the skin to healthy action..

Frote :: Frote (v. t.) To rub or wear by rubbing; to chafe.

Hog :: Hog (n.) A rough, flat scrubbing broom for scrubbing a ship's bottom under water..

Mill :: Mill (n.) A machine for grinding or comminuting any substance, as grain, by rubbing and crushing it between two hard, rough, or intented surfaces; as, a gristmill, a coffee mill; a bone mill..

Stridulation :: Stridulation (n.) The act of making shrill sounds or musical notes by rubbing together certain hard parts, as is done by the males of many insects, especially by Orthoptera, such as crickets, grasshoppers, and locusts..

Refrication :: Refrication (n.) A rubbing up afresh; a brightening.

Burnisher :: Burnisher (n.) A tool with a hard, smooth, rounded end or surface, as of steel, ivory, or agate, used in smoothing or polishing by rubbing. It has a variety of forms adapted to special uses..

Erasion :: Erasion (n.) The act of erasing; a rubbing out; obliteration.

Scour :: Scour (v. i.) To clean anything by rubbing.

Gall :: Gall (n.) A wound in the skin made by rubbing.

Grate :: Grate (v. i.) To produce the effect of rubbing with a hard rough material; to cause wearing, tearing, or bruising. Hence; To produce exasperation, soreness, or grief; to offend by oppression or importunity..

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