rubbing-down

Example Sentences

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This meant rubbing down a sweating horse after it had raced or had a workout.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2023

She describes rubbing down the tenderloin of a mule deer with homemade white bean and wild rose miso, and then hanging it above an open fire.

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2023

But in Europe and at the big races, the honor of rubbing down Armstrong went to John Hendershot.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2014

Then there is more rubbing down, brushing and combing; feeding, of horses and boys; preparing the horses’ beds.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2012

Her parents had succeeded in rubbing down to a dull glow any sparkle or splutter die had.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison