rub up
(transitive) To create (something) by rubbing.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(transitive) To create (something) by rubbing.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(transitive) To rub (a body part): to massage, give a massage to.
The pitcher rubs up the new baseball with dirt to get a better grip.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(transitive) To polish or scrub; to cover (something with a substance) by rubbing.
I rubbed up the brass buttons on my jacket to make them shine.
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