hand rub

Manual skin polish

Hand rub is a quick, vigorous rubbing of one's palms together, typically expressing anticipation, scheming satisfaction, or eager readiness: He gave his hands a rub and said, "Let's get started".

A hand rub is also an alcohol-based sanitizer applied without water: Use the hand rub before entering the ward.

sanitizer

alcohol

Intoxicating hydroxyl compound

  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance
  • dispenserDevice that releases portions
  • pumpFluid-moving machine

antiseptic · ethanol · isopropanol · antibacterial · disinfectant · germicide · bactericide · sanitizing · antimicrobial · quick-dry

massage

lotion

Liquid skin moisturizer

relaxation · spa · pressure · circulation · warming · soothing · therapy · palms · fingers · tension

Categories
Opposites
hygiene method

hand rubhand washing

Cleaning digits with soap

soap and water · hand wash · rinse · wet cleaning · soaking

skin care intent

hand rubhand lotion

Topical skin moisturizer

hand cream · emollient · skin balm · cuticle oil

gesture meaning

hand rubhands up

Surrender gesture demand

open palms · shrug · palms up

Family

hand, rub, hands, handed, handing, handy, handily, handiness, handful

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G