refregar — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
refregar 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.
- rub it in (informal, idiomatic) To add insult to injury; to emphasize one's strengths or another's weaknesses in a manner that degrades another.
- scour (transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
rub — full definition
- verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
- verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
- noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
- noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
scour — full definition
- verb To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
- verb To search an area or source thoroughly for something.
- noun A channel or hollow cut into the ground by fast-moving water.