Collocations with "rub"

To move your hand or a cloth backwards and forwards over a surface with little pressure.

to move your palms back and forth against each other or a surface

To apply pressure and movement to one's temples, often to relieve pain.

to move one's hand back and forth over one's chin, often when thinking

use pressure and a circular or back-and-forth motion to remove dirt

to move one's hand or another object back and forth over the penis

to move your hand backwards and forwards over your back

To incorporate cold butter into flour by rubbing it with the fingertips.

To move one's hand over the stomach, either to soothe pain or show satisfaction.

to apply oil with pressure and friction

to move a hand back and forth across the forehead, often when tired or stressed

To move one's hand or an object back and forth across the cheek.

To move your hand backwards and forwards over a surface without real attention.

To apply pressure and move your hand over your neck, often to relieve pain or stiffness.

A mixture of ground spices that is rubbed onto raw food before the food is cooked.

to move your hand backwards and forwards over your shin, for example because it hurts.

to pass one's hand over one's beard, often in thought