Rubdown (noun)

1. A massage or therapeutic treatment in which pressure is applied to the skin using the hands.
2. The act of wiping down or cleaning a surface using a cloth.

Origin:

The word "rubdown" is a derivative of the verb "rub" which means to apply pressure to the surface of something using your hands.

Examples:

1. After the workout, she got a rubdown to help relax her sore muscles.
2. The rubdown was a deep-tissue massage that worked on her back, neck, and shoulders.
3. The athlete received a rubdown before the game to help loosen up his muscles.
4. The carpenter gave the surface a quick rubdown to remove any sawdust before painting it.
5. The coach gave the players a rubdown at half-time to help them recover from their exertions.