cuimil — meaning in English

English meaning

• rub verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
• wipe verb To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.

Senses

cuimil is used for these senses in English:

• rub (transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
• wipe (transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)

rub — full definition

1. verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
2. verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
3. noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
4. noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.

wipe — full definition

1. verb To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.
2. verb To remove or erase something completely, often followed by "out," "away," or "off."
3. noun A small pre-moistened piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning.
4. noun The act of wiping something.

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