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Wash vs Rub - What's the difference?

wash | rub |


In transitive terms the difference between wash and rub

is that wash is to cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten while rub is to spread a substance thinly over; to smear.

In intransitive terms the difference between wash and rub

is that wash is to be wasted or worn away by the action of water, as by a running or overflowing stream, or by the dashing of the sea; said of road, a beach, etc while rub is to be rubbed against something.

In lang=en terms the difference between wash and rub

is that wash is a smooth and translucent painting created using a paintbrush holding a large amount of solvent and a small amount of paint while rub is to move or pass with difficulty.

As verbs the difference between wash and rub

is that wash is to clean with water while rub is to move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

As nouns the difference between wash and rub

is that wash is the process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid while rub is an act of rubbing.

As an initialism WASH

is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

Rub vs Buzz - What's the difference?

rub | buzz | Related terms |

Rub is a related term of buzz.


As a symbol rub

is russian rouble.

As a noun buzz is

a continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

As a verb buzz is

to make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

Rub vs Robb - What's the difference?

rub | robb |


As a noun rub

is an act of rubbing.

As a verb rub

is to move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

As a proper noun Robb is

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Rub vs Plunder - What's the difference?

rub | plunder |


As a symbol rub

is russian rouble.

As a verb plunder is

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Rub vs Excite - What's the difference?

rub | excite | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between rub and excite

is that rub is to spread a substance thinly over; to smear while excite is to arouse or bring out (eg feelings); to stimulate.

As a noun rub

is an act of rubbing.

Apply vs Rub - What's the difference?

apply | rub |


In transitive terms the difference between apply and rub

is that apply is to betake; to address; to refer; generally used reflexively while rub is to spread a substance thinly over; to smear.

In intransitive terms the difference between apply and rub

is that apply is to pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group while rub is to be rubbed against something.

As an adjective apply

is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

As a noun rub is

an act of rubbing.

Loot vs Rub - What's the difference?

loot | rub |


As a noun loot

is a kind of scoop or ladle, chiefly used to remove the scum from brine-pans in saltworks or loot can be the act of plundering.

As a verb loot

is to steal, especially as part of war, riot or other group violence.

As a symbol rub is

russian rouble.

Shave vs Rub - What's the difference?

shave | rub |


In transitive terms the difference between shave and rub

is that shave is to cut finely, as with slices of meat while rub is to spread a substance thinly over; to smear.

In intransitive terms the difference between shave and rub

is that shave is to remove hair from one's face by this means while rub is to be rubbed against something.

Touche vs Rub - What's the difference?

touche | rub |


As a symbol rub is

russian rouble.

Rub vs Fret - What's the difference?

rub | fret | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between rub and fret

is that rub is to spread a substance thinly over; to smear while fret is to chafe or irritate; to worry.

In intransitive terms the difference between rub and fret

is that rub is to be rubbed against something while fret is to worry or be anxious.

In lang=en terms the difference between rub and fret

is that rub is to move or pass with difficulty while fret is one of the pieces of metal/wood/plastic across the neck of a guitar or other musical instrument that marks note positions for fingering.

As an initialism FRET is

förster resonance energy transfer.

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