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The action of rubbing, for example polishing or massaging. / The act of bringing old information to the front of one's memory.

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Source Word

rub-up

Noun

Caribbean obsolete slang

Japanese Meaning

物理的な摩擦行為、たとえば磨いたりマッサージする行為 / 記憶を呼び起こす行為、旧情報を再び思い出させる行為

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After the antique dealer's careful rub-up, the silver tray gleamed like new.

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骨董品商の丁寧な磨きの後、銀のトレイは新品のように輝いた。

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Sense（1）

The action of rubbing, for example polishing or massaging.

[…] Ben laid them [the knives and forks] side by side, counted them, and finding the number agree with his guests, said, “They’ll dow capital when they’ve had a bit of a rub up.”

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Sense（2）

The act of bringing old information to the front of one's memory.

Sense（3）

(Caribbean) A party, especially one that is spontaneous and involves music and dancing.

Sense（4）

(obsolete) An encounter (with someone).

Altogether, it has been a most enjoyable trip to me. As much or as little company as I chose, and a rub up against a number of old acquaintances of all sorts.

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