rub lightly
Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words
to rub with minimal pressure
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Examples (10)
- She rubbed the lotion lightly into her skin.
- Please rub the surface lightly with a soft cloth.
- He would always rub his temples lightly when he had a headache.
- The instructions said to rub the polish lightly in circular motions.
- If you rub the stain lightly, it should come off easily.
- The masseuse rubbed the client's shoulders lightly to relax them.
- Before painting, rub the wood lightly with fine sandpaper.
- I will rub the ointment lightly on the affected area twice a day.
- He rubbed the cat's head lightly, and it purred contentedly.
- To avoid damage, always rub delicate fabrics lightly.