rub together

Examples (10)

• He began to rub his hands together in glee.
• She often rubs her cold hands together to warm them up.
• The dry branches rubbed together in the strong wind, making a creaking sound.
• To start a fire, you need to rub two sticks together very quickly.
• He was nervously rubbing his fingers together during the long wait.
• The two pieces of metal rubbed together, causing sparks to fly.
• Don't rub the delicate fabrics together too hard when washing them.
• The cat liked to rub its paws together as if washing itself after eating.
• The artist rubbed the different paint colors together on the palette to create a new shade.
• Their knees occasionally rubbed together under the table, a silent communication of comfort.