Rub and Varnish

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Rub verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

Usage example: the butler rubbed the silver tea set until it gleamed

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Varnish and rub are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Varnish" instead a verb "Rub".

Varnish verb - Cover with varnish.

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Rub and varnish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rub" instead a verb "Varnish".

Nearby Words: varnished, varnishing

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