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rubbed

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹəbd// UK //ɹˈʌbd// rubbed

v. to move your hand or a cloth back and forth over a surface while pressing down. In cooking, you do this to cover food with spices or oil.

v. to apply pressure and friction to a surface with a circular or back-and-forth motion. In a culinary context, refers to coating an ingredient with a dry or wet seasoning mixture before cooking.


SIMPLE

She rubbed the chicken with salt and pepper before roasting it.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef rubbed the steak with a blend of garlic and herbs to infuse the meat with flavor.

COMPLEX

After the brisket was thoroughly rubbed with the spice mix, it was left to marinate overnight to ensure the seasoning penetrated the deeper tissues.

Synonyms
Usage

The past tense and past participle of 'rub'. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the surface or the substance being applied.

Pitfall

He rubed the spices on the meatHe rubbed the spices on the meatFor verbs ending in a single vowel and consonant, the final consonant must be doubled before adding -ed.

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