Rub-up
Pronunciation: /ˈɹəb- ˈəp/
Rub-up (noun)
- a brief review or practice to refresh knowledge or skills.
Examples
- He needed a rub-up on his math skills before the test.
- A rub-up of the rules helped her prepare for the game.
Common collocations: quick rub-up, give a rub-up, rub up the surface, gently rub up
Rub-up (verb)
- to make something shiny by rubbing its surface.
Examples
- She rubbed up the silverware until it shone.
- He rubbed up the wooden table to make it look new.