rubbing-down
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No wonder that, in such paintings as Eclipse at Newmarket, With a Groom and a Jockey, circa 1770, the plain rubbing-down houses on Newmarket Heath look like neo-Egyptian shrines, pyramids of the turf.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mrs. Owen drove directly into the barn and gave minute instructions as to the rubbing-down and feeding of the horses.
From A Hoosier Chronicle by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)
The owner of Vendetta, having been congratulated by royalty, was taking some friends to admire the horse during the rubbing-down process, when his glance suddenly fell on Medenham.
From Cynthia's Chauffeur by Tracy, Louis
Then, laying the tumbler on the table beside his watch and pocketbook, he finished his rubbing-down, and encased his legs in Pierre's Sunday trousers.
From Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life by Campbell, John
Three coats of shellac are put on, followed each time by this rubbing-down process, each one giving the work a smoother feeling and a more perfect appearance.
From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard
