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Rub Down (Verb)

Wear away.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The constant friction from the harness continued to rub down the finish on her boots.
Years of ocean waves managed to rub down the stone monument to about half its original size.
The nurse took extra precautions to ensure the rough cast wouldn't rub down the surrounding skin.
Regular wear and tear caused the brake pads to rub down against the metal wheel to the point of disintegration.
The jagged edge began to rub down the rope, causing it to weaken and eventually snap.

Manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes; "She rubbed down her child with a sponge".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

After a long run, the trainer helped rub down the athlete with a warm towel to alleviate the muscle cramps.
The old therapist was skilled at rubbing down stiff muscles to ease patient discomfort.
Athletes often pay for someone to rub them down after a match to reduce muscle tension.
Following the accident, the first responders worked to rub down the shivering survivor to increase blood flow and warmth.
Massages were often supplemented with a good rub down to help oil penetrate deep into the skin.