Grind and Rub

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Grind

Grind verb - To make smooth by friction.

Usage example: after they are ground and polished, these stones can be used for jewelry

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Rub is a synonym for grind in sharpen topic. In some cases you can use "Rub" instead a verb "Grind", when it comes to topics like abrade.

Nearby Words: grinding, grinder, grinded

Rub

Rub verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

Usage example: the brake pads were rubbed away as a result of years of use

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Grind is a synonym for rub in stroke topic. You can use "Grind" instead the word "Rub" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as abrade, sharpen.

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real

real grind

real rub

Common collocations

party	grind party	rub party
way	grind way	rub way
face	grind face	rub face
food	grind food	rub food
Other words: salt, head, feet.

Both words in one sentence

Hilariously, the two kanji in her name separate into "to chafe, rub, polish, or grind", & "to torment, scold, or chastise".

Source: Significant Anagram
Note that it often seems that film schools grind this into their students, as far too many movies intercut sex scenes with scenes of violence or squick, to truly rub in our faces the polarity of beauty and horror.

Source: Fan Disservice

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