Finnish-English translations for hieroa

rub
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Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come outa heat rub intended for muscular strainsI rubbed the cloth over the glass
massageHaving a massage can have many beneficial effects.

frayThe ribbon frayed at the cut end.The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as stringsThough they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray.
grind
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grind a lens; grind an axeThis corn grinds wellSteel grinds to a sharp edge
scratch
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Could you please scratch my back?I dont like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.