rub down
Post-workout massage
To rub down is to massage or apply pressure across someone's body, typically after exercise or exertion: The trainer rubbed down the athlete after the game.
It also means to clean or smooth a surface by rubbing: Rub down the wood before applying the stain.
A rubdown is the noun form—a massage or a thorough wipe.
Manual dough development
- effleurageLight massage technique
- petrissageMassage technique using compression
- therapistMental health practitioner
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
acupressure · reflexology · bodywork · manipulation · pressure · strokes · oils · lotion
Bristled cleaning tool
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- coatOuter garment or layer
- maneNeck hair, horse/lion
- tailRear animal appendage
horse · equine · groom · shine · buff · polish · sleek · towel
Sports competitor
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- musclesContractile body tissue
- trainerOne who conditions others
liniment · stretching · preparation · conditioning · physiotherapy · locker room · pregame · postgame
Rub to clean
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- clothWoven or knit material
- dryFree from moisture
polish · buff · shine · surface · furniture · leather · wood · degrease
State of being unwound
- calmFree from agitation
- tension reliefReduction of strain
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
- de-stressReduce mental tension
ease · comfort · therapeutic · healing · rejuvenation · pampering · spa · wellness
kneading
Manual dough development
- effleurageLight massage technique
- petrissageMassage technique using compression
- therapistMental health practitioner
shiatsu · acupressure · reflexology · bodywork · manipulation · pressure · strokes · oils · lotion · table
brush
Bristled cleaning tool
tail · horse · equine · groom · shine · buff · polish · sleek · towel · dry
athlete
Sports competitor
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- musclesContractile body tissue
trainer · liniment · stretching · preparation · conditioning · physiotherapy · locker room · pregame · postgame · cramping
wipe
Rub to clean
dry · polish · buff · shine · surface · furniture · leather · wood · degrease · dust
relaxation
State of being unwound
- calmFree from agitation
- tension reliefReduction of strain
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
de-stress · ease · comfort · therapeutic · healing · rejuvenation · pampering · spa · wellness · tranquility
rub downleave alone
Refrain from disturbing
rub up · neglect · ignore · roughen up · hands off