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rub in Catalan

rub in Catalan is fregar — rub means to move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.

rub in Catalan

fregar
verb

What does "rub" mean?

  1. verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
    "He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey."
  2. verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
    "Rub some sun cream onto your shoulders before you go outside."
  3. noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
    "The chef made a rub of paprika, garlic and salt for the chicken."
  4. noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
    "The only rub is that the hotel is a long way from the beach."
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rub in a sentence

  • He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey.
  • She rubbed her hands together to warm them up.
  • Rub some sun cream onto your shoulders before you go outside.
  • She rubbed oil into the wooden table to make it shine.

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What is "rub" in Catalan?
"rub" in Catalan is fregar. rub means: To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
How do you use "rub" in a sentence?
Example: "He rubbed his eyes and yawned after the long journey." In Catalan, "rub" is fregar.
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