rubbing-down
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No wonder that, in such paintings as Eclipse at Newmarket, With a Groom and a Jockey, circa 1770, the plain rubbing-down houses on Newmarket Heath look like neo-Egyptian shrines, pyramids of the turf.
From Time Magazine Archive
It should be particularly observed that in polishing no job should be finished immediately after the rubbing-down process; a sinking period should always be allowed.
From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard
The owner of Vendetta, having been congratulated by royalty, was taking some friends to admire the horse during the rubbing-down process, when his glance suddenly fell on Medenham.
From Cynthia's Chauffeur by Tracy, Louis
Another room should be appropriated to the bodying-in, smoothing and rubbing-down processes.
From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard
Mrs. Owen drove directly into the barn and gave minute instructions as to the rubbing-down and feeding of the horses.
From A Hoosier Chronicle by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)
