rub+over
1Rub — Rub, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rubbed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rubbing}.] [Probably of Celtic origin; cf. W. rhwbiaw, gael. rub.] 1. To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the action… …
2rub — /rub/, v., rubbed, rubbing, n. v.t. 1. to subject the surface of (a thing or person) to pressure and friction, as in cleaning, smoothing, polishing, coating, massaging, or soothing: to rub a table top with wax polish; to rub the entire back area …
3rub — [rub] vt. rubbed, rubbing [ME rubben, akin to Dan rubbe, EFris rubben < IE * reup , to tear out < base * reu , to dig, tear out > ROB, RIP1, RUG, RUBBLE, L rumpere, to break] 1. to move one s hand, a cloth, etc. over (a surface …
4Rub-a-dub-dub — is a nursery rhyme. Lyrics The oldest known printed version from the 14th century goes::Hey! Rub a dub dub! Ho! Rub a dub dub! Three maids in a tub,:And who do you think were there?:The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker,:And all of them… …
5Over My Dead Body (play) — Over My Dead Body Written by Michael Sutton Anthony Fingleton Characters 8 Date premiered 20 February 1989 Place premiered Savoy Theatre, London …
6rub|board — «RUHB brd», a musical rhythm instrument, developed from the washboard, that is a corrugated metal vest fitting over the shoulders and played with metal strikers. It is a basic part of the zydeco band …
7rub in — Over emphasise; repeat naggingly and irritatingly. ♣ I did wrong but I wish be wouldn t keep rubbing it in …
8To rub down — Rub Rub, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rubbed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rubbing}.] [Probably of Celtic origin; cf. W. rhwbiaw, gael. rub.] 1. To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the… …
9To rub off — Rub Rub, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rubbed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rubbing}.] [Probably of Celtic origin; cf. W. rhwbiaw, gael. rub.] 1. To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the… …
10To rub out — Rub Rub, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rubbed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rubbing}.] [Probably of Celtic origin; cf. W. rhwbiaw, gael. rub.] 1. To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the… …
