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Rub Up
Description:
Rub up is a phrasal verb that can be used in multiple senses and across various parts of speech. It generally refers to the action of rubbing or polishing something, but it can also have figurative meanings.
Possible Senses:
- Verb (Transitive): To polish or make something smooth by rubbing.
- Verb (Transitive): To review or refresh one's knowledge or skills.
- Verb (Intransitive): To come into contact with someone or something for the purpose of rubbing or cleaning.
- Noun: The act of rubbing or polishing.
Examples:
- Verb (Transitive):
- Please rub up the brass doorknob until it shines.
- The car enthusiast spent hours rubbing up the vintage vehicle's polished exterior.
- Verb (Transitive):
- I need to rub up my German vocabulary before the exam.
- He rubs up on his guitar skills by practicing every day.
- Verb (Intransitive):
- The cat loves to rub up against my legs.
- I accidentally rubbed up against a wet paint sign and now my sleeve is stained.
- Noun:
- The rub up on the wooden table made it shine brilliantly.
- She used a gentle rub up to restore the shine on the silverware.
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