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to damage or diminish by continued friction<the brake pads were rubbed away as a result of years of use>— see abrade 1
2
to make smooth by friction<rubbed the board perfectly smooth with sandpaper>— see grind 1
3
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure<rubbed the silver tea set until it gleamed>— see polish
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