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rub in Greek

rub in Greek is τρίψιμο, τρίβω — rub means to move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.

rub in Greek

τρίψιμο
noun
Pronounced: tripsimo
An act of rubbing.
τρίβω
verb
Pronounced: trivo
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

What does "rub" mean?

  1. verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
    "She rubbed her hands together to warm them up."
  2. verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
    "Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it."
  3. noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
    "He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them."
  4. noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
    "The rub is that we don't have the budget to finish on time."
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rub in a sentence

  • She rubbed her hands together to warm them up.
  • He rubbed the stain with a damp cloth until it faded.
  • Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it.
  • He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them.

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What is "rub" in Greek?

"rub" in Greek is τρίψιμο, τρίβω. rub means: To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.

How do you pronounce τρίψιμο?

"rub" in Greek is τρίψιμο, pronounced "tripsimo".

How do you use "rub" in a sentence?

Example: "She rubbed her hands together to warm them up." In Greek, "rub" is τρίψιμο, τρίβω.

Are there other ways to say "rub" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "rub": τρίψιμο, τρίβω.

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